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the  front  and  back  pages  of  this  Catalog,  to  make  it  a  more  com- 
plete reference  list  for  library  use.  Each  house  represented  can  be 
relied  upon. 

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publishers,  and  every  other  facility  for  promptly  filling  orders  for  books  in  any 
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ourselves  so  many  years,  renders  it  more  advantageous  for  all  to  import  through  us, 
than  even  direct  from  abroad. 

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semi-weekly  importations,  we  are  selling  our  Overstock  of  German  Books  in  all 
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Preserve  for  reference 


Classified  Illustrated  Cataloo; 


OF   THE 


LIBRARY   BUREAU 


INCORPORATED     1888 


H.  E.  Davidson,  Secretary  W.   E.  Parker,   Treasurer 


A      HANDBOOTv 


OF 


Library  and  Office  Fittings  and  Supplies 


OF  TH« 
LIBRARY    BUREAU 

146     KRA-NKLirvt     ST.,     BOSTON 
1890 


SCHOOl 


PREFACE 


This  catalog  is  for  three  quite  distinct  constituencies  —  public  libra- 
ries, private  libraries  or  individual  book  owners,  and  commercial  houses 
and  public  offices.  Technical  supplies  designed  for  the  first  two  may 
not  all  interest  the  last ;  yet,  in  14  years'  experience,  we  have  found 
many  business  men  adapting  to  business  needs  and  using  successfully 
many  strictly  technical  library  devices.  The  Card  Index  has  a  wider 
field  today  in  business  life  than  as  the  principal  library  catalog.  The 
Shelf  Sheet  perforated  blanks  in  binders  are  used  instead  of  blank 
books,  pamflet  cases  for  catalogs  and  price  lists,  scrap  books  for  adver- 
tisements, notices  and  general  notes.  Many  stores  find  library  devices 
for  supporting  or  labeling  shelves  the  best  obtainable,  and  the  Decimal 
Classification  guides  in  cataloging  and  arranging  patterns  and  drawings 
in  manufactories,  and  the  stock  of  book  and  art  stores ;  in  fact,  there  is 
hardly  a  library  article  on  our  list  that  is  not  also  used  in  offices,  so  that 
the  Bureau,  beside  its  mission  of  representing  the  focalized  experience 
of  the  libraries,  is  finding  a  larger  and  equally  interested  clientage  in 
wide-awake,  energetic  business   men  and   institutions. 

It  will  be  its  aim  to  broaden  the  work  still  more  on  the  business  side, 
in  the  endeavor  to  accomplish  for  that  the  recognized  results  of  its 
library  efforts. 

Goods  will  be  shipped  to  any  house,  institution,  or  individual  of 
known  responsibility,  or  on  receipt  of  satisfactory  references.  Patrons 
who  have  no  means  of  showing  their  responsibility,  may  order  C.  O.  D. 
or  remit  in  advance  to  cover  the  bill,  and  any  surplus  will  be  returned 
with  the  goods  shipped. 

A  constituency  scattered  over  the  entire  civilized  world  makes  the 
above  rule  a  necessity. 

Remittances  should  be  made  in  exchange  on  Boston,  New  York,, 
or  Chicago  or  by  money  order  or  postal  note.  Local  checks  cost  for 
collection. 


All  prices  printed  in  this  catalog  are  net.     The  discounts  for  quantity 
are  indicated  in  each  case. 


The  simplified  spellings  used,  are  recommended  for  general  adoption 
by  the  most  eminent  English  scholars  now  living. 

Library  Bureau,   Boston. 


4 
TO  PUBLIC  AND  PRIVATE  LIBRARIES. 

For  years  most  important  aids  to  libraries  were  impracticable  for  want 
of  a  business  house  to  undertake  the  work  of  the  Bureau.  Greatly 
needed,  it  was  started  at  a  loss,  and  goes  on  only  by  hearty  support. 
Some  parts  of  its  work  lose  money,  but  arc  much  needed,  and  must  be 
kept  up  ;  others  barely  pay  expenses  ;  others  a  profit.  It  is  not  patron- 
age to  use  the  losing  and  go  elsewhere  for  the  paying  departments. 
We  will  always  guarantee  prices  as  low  as  equal  quality  can  be  had. 
We  appeal  to  all  friends  of  the  modern  library  movement  for  their 
orders  for  everything  we  undertake  to  supply. 

Eiiiployiiient  Department.  To  bring  together  libraries  wishing 
help  and  those  wishing  positions,  so  as  to  get  the  right  man  in  the  right 
place.  We  supply  trained  workers  to  classify  and  catalog  or  index 
libraries,  books,  periodicals,  or  mss.  No  charge  except  for  the  time  of 
the  catalogers. 

Consultation  Department.  To  give  expert  advice  as  to  devel- 
oping interest,  raising  funds,  location,  building,  fixtures,  heating,  light- 
ing, ventilation,  care,  selecting  and  buying  books,  binding,  cataloging, 
indexing,  classification,  circulation,  rules,  help,  and  all  the  details  of 
organization  and  administration,  so  as  to  secure  the  best  results  at  the 
lowest  cost,  profiting  by  the  experiment's  and  experience  of  the  rest  of 
the  library  world. 

Publication  Department.  To  publish  manuals  for  administra- 
tion, indexes,  and  tables  of  classification,  subject  headings  for  shelves 
and  catalogs,  guides,  labels,  and  various  needed  helps,  practicable  only 
through  a  cooperative  agency. 

Supi)lies  Department.  To  furnish,  of  better  models,  materials, 
and  workmanship,  and  at  less  cost  than  otherwise  obtainable,  all  arti- 
cles recommended  by  the  Library  Association  and  Library  School,  and 
to  equip  libraries,  from  smallest  to  largest,  with  the  best  known  devices 
for  cheap,  convenient,  and  efficient  use  and  administration.  It  is  its 
purpose  to  supply  the  best  for  each  use,  and,  if  selection  is  left  to  the 
Bureau,  the  benefit  of  its  unequaled  experience  and  facilities  is  secured. 

Except  books  and  periodicals,  these  supplies  include  evcrytJiing 
needed  in  the  best  equipped  public  or  private  library,  covering  the 
whole  field  as  if  there  were  no  other  source  of  supplies. 

Many  away  from  large  cities,  or  not  knowing  where  to  go,  or  what 
prices  to  pay,  waste  much  time  in  getting  an  unsatisfactory  article,  and 
often  pay  more  than  the  best  would  cost,  if  bought  with  our  facilities. 
To  accommodate  libraries  and  librarians,  we  allow  anything  wanted  to 
be  ordered  through  us,  the  cost  never  being  more  (it  is  often  less)  than 
if  bought  directly. 

The  Bureau  aims  to  make  itself  indispensable  to  the  libraries,  and  to 
prove  to  them  by  experience  that  the  most  convenient,  cheap,  and  sat- 
isfactory course  when  anything  is  wanted  is  to  come  or  write  at  once 

to  it. 

LIBRARY   BUREAU. 


Catalog  Classification  of  the  Library  Bureau. 


10  Publications. 

11  L'bliogiaphy,  Catalogs. 

12  Library  Economy. 

13  Cataloging. 

14  Essays,  Addresses. 

15  Library  Periodicals. 

16  "       Associations. 

17  Special  Libraries. 

18  Reading  and  Aids. 

19  Literary  Methods. 

40  Binders,  Files,  Scraps. 

41  Needle  and  Cords. 

42  Metal  Fasteners. 

43  Pasted.     Stubs,  Scraps. 

44  Pocket.     Envelopes. 

45  Pamflet  Cases.     Boxes. 

46  Spring.     Clamp. 

47  Pigeonholes. 

48  Files  and  Index.    Cabinets. 

49  Miscellaneous. 

70  Furniture. 

71  IJookcases. 
72 

73  Revolving. 

74 

75  Tables. 

76  Desks. 

77  Chairs. 

78  Stands,  Racks,  Easels. 

79  Miscellaneous. 


20  Technical  Fittings. 

21  Shelving,  Hoists,  Trucks. 

22  Card  Cases  and  Bases. 

23  "     Trays. 

24  "     Fittings. 

25  Slip  Cases  and  Trays. 

26  Stamps,  Daters. 

27  Indicators.     Bulletins. 

28  Book  Supports,  Braces. 

29  Miscellaneous. 

50  Standard  Stationery. 

51  Blank  Books. 

52  Letter     " 

53  Writing  Papers. 

54  Envelopes. 

55  Pens,  Pencils. 

56  Inks,  Mucilage. 

57  Rubber  Bands. 

58  Clasps,  Pins. 

59  Miscellaneous. 

80  Labor-Savers. 

81  Duplicating. 

82  Manifold  Books. 

83  Printed  and  Pat.  Indexes. 

84  Pocket  Devices. 

85  Fountain  Pens. 

86  Book  Holders,  Rests. 

87  Wall  and  Chair  Tables. 

88  Writing  IMachines. 

89  Miscellaneous. 


30  Technical  Supplies. 

31  Blank  ISooks. 

32  Catalog  Cards,  I.  size. 

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34  Blank  Slips. 

35  Printed  Forms. 

36  Book  Covers. 

37  Labels.     Shelf,  Book. 

38  Numbers.     Metal,  Paper. 

39  Miscellaneous. 

60  Desk  Fittings. 

61  Paper  Shears. 

62  Copying  Apparatus. 

(iT,  Erasers,  Knives,  Openers. 

64  Clips,  Pads,  Weights. 

65  Penholders,  Racks. 

66  Ink  and   Mucilage   Stands. 

67  Desk  Cabinets.     Boxes. 

68  Rulers. 

69  Miscellaneous. 

90  Miscellaneous. 

91  Phonetic  Publications. 

92  Shorthand         " 

93  Metric  " 

94  Printing. 

95  Binding. 

96  Light.     Lamps,  Shades. 

97  Heat. 

98  Ventilation. 

99  Miscellaneous. 


Explanation.  All  supplies  are  divided  into  the  9  classes  above. 
Each  class  is  again  divided  and  numbered;  e.  g.  book  covers  is  the  6th 
division  of  class  3,  tccJinical  supplies.  All  book  covers  are  therefore 
numbered  36.  Different  kinds  are  numbered  36^?,  36<^,  etc.  Where 
the  variety  of  sizes  or  qualities  of  any  kind  require,  numbers  added  to 
the  letter  distinguish  ;  e.  g.  36^3  would  mean  book  covers,  style 
a,  size  3.  In  this  way  all  allied  articles  are  kept  together  in  the 
catalog,  which  is  arranged  by  these  numbers  and  letters.  Articles 
superseded  by  better  are  dropped  from  the  list,  and  new  ones  are  added 
without  impairing  the  classification.  The  alphabetical  index  at  the  end 
of  the  catalog  refers  directly  to  each  article  by  this  class  number.  This 
number  is  therefore  the  most  definite  description  to  use  in  correspond- 
ence, orders,  price  lists,  and  bills.  A /ways  give  iiit)nber  or  date  of  cata- 
log used  as  printed  on  its  title.  This  classification  is  of  great  service  to 
ourselves,  in  handling  a  stock  of  almost  infinite  variety,  and,  because 
of  its  relative  arrangement,  will  be  so  to  our  customers,  if  they  devote  a 
moment  to  understanding  it. 


13.    Decimal    Classification  and    llelative    Index.      For 

arranging,  cataloging,  and  indexing  public  and  private  libraries,  and  for 
pamflets,  clippings,  notes,  scrap  books,  index  rerums,  etc.  By  Melvil 
Dewey,  Director  New  York  State  Library  and  Library  School ;  Sec. 
American  Library  Association.  Published  by  the  Library  Bureau, 
146  Franklin  St.,  Boston,  and  Triibner  &  Co.,  57  Ludgate  Hill,  London. 

Brief  Description.  All  known  subjects  are  grouped  into  10 
classes  numbered  with  the  digits,  0-9;  e.  g.  5  is  Science.  Each  class 
is  treated  as  a  separate  library  and  divided  into  ten  divisions  num- 
bered likewise ;  e.  g.  51  is  Mathematics.  Each  division  has  10  sec- 
tions; e.  g.  513  is  Geometry.  Many  of  these  sections  are  further 
divided  so  that  the  minutest  topic  may  have  a  specific  number,  all  after 
the  first  three  figures  being  arranged  as  decimals.  Thus  331.89  is 
Strikes,  or  to  give  the  meaning  of  each  figure  in  order  (as  would  be 
seen  at  a  glance  in  the  book)  —  Sociology  ;  Political  Economy  ;  Capital, 
Labor,  and  Wages;  Laboring  Classes;  Strikes.  All  subjects  in  the 
scheme  are  arranged  in  simple  arithmetical  order,  and  the  great  Index 
in  a  single  alfabet  enables  a  novice  to  assign  the  minutest  topic  to  its 
exact  place  in  the  classification  or  to  find  anything  already  assigned  by 
the  quickest  and  cheapest  method  yet  discovered.  Full  directions  are 
given  for  applying  this  system  to  its  manifold  uses  and  also  for  variations 
to  meet  special  cases. 

This  scheme,  first  printed  in  1876  in  40  pages,  had  1,000  heads  in 
the  Tables  and  the  largest  Subject  Lidex  then  printed.  This  edition 
(third)  has  many  subjects  divided  a  hundredfold  more  minutely;  the 
Index  has  20,000  headings ;  while  a  column  explanatory  of  the  scope  of 
each  topic,  distinctive  type,  and  improved  arrangement  add  greatly  to 
the  accuracy  and  rapidity  of  reference.  Ample  space  is  given  for  ms. 
notes  in  the  tables,  and  various  editions  provide  for  special  wants. 
It  is  equally  adapted  to  the  largest  public  or  smallest  private  collec- 
tion, to  books  on  shelves,  pamflets  in  cases,  clippings  in  scrap  books, 
cards  in  catalogs,  notes  in  boxes  and  trays,  etc.  Wherever  compared 
for  economy  and  ease  of  adoption  and  use,  it  is  chosen  above  all 
others.  No  person  interested  in  libraries  can  afford  not  to  investigate 
this  system  now  adopted  more  widely  than  any  half  dozen  others. 

Price  postpaid.  Third  edition,  1889,  revised  and  greatly  enlarged. 
Half  Turkey,  gilt  top,  A.  L.  A.  binding,  $5.00.  Full  Persian  morocco, 
flexible,  red  edges,  $5.00.     Full  Turkey,  flexible,  full  gilt,  $6.00. 

A  32-page  pamflet  with  full  explanations  and  suggestions  of  its 
great  practical  value  to  every  literary  worker  will  be  sent  free  to  any 
applicant  by  the  publishers.     Address  as  above. 


13a.  Card  Catalog  Kules.  Library  School  Rules  for  author  and 
classed  catalogs,  with  52  fac-similes  of  sample  cards,  2d  edition  (1889), 
edited  by  Melvil  Dewey,  Director  of  New  York  State  Library  and 
Library  School,  Secretary  American  Library  Association,  with  bibliog- 
raphy of  catalog  rules  by  Mary  Salome  Cutler,  instructor  in  cataloging 
in  the  Library  School.  Published  by  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin 
St.,  Boston,  and  Triibner  &  Co.,  57  Ludgate  Hill,  London. 

These  rules  were  very  carefully  made  up  from  the  A.  L.  A.  Code 
five  years  ago.  Since  then  they  have  been  in  daily  use  in  the  Columbia 
Library  training  classes,  and  the  3  years  in  the  Library  School.  For 
over  3  years  they  have  been  in  type,  subject  to  constant  criticism 
and  suggestion  from  those  needing  their  help,  and  hundreds  of  minor 
changes  in  wording  and  illustration  have  been  made  in  the  effort  to 
make  them  as  perfectly  as  possible  an  invaluable  guide  to  catalogers. 

The  graphic  illustrations  form  the  most  important  feature.  Fifty-two 
fac-simile  cards  were  found  necessary  to  fully  illustrate  all  the  points. 
These  include  all  details  :  the  names,  titles,  imprint,  capitals,  spacing, 
indention,  reference  and  call  numbers.  They  are  printed  twice  in 
order  to  show  the  red  down  lines  in  proper  position,  and  blue  ink  is 
indicated  by  special  type.  Beside  these  it  has  such  marginal 
explanations,  amplifications  and  variations  from  previous  rules,  as 
have  good  authority;  variations  being  printed  in  italics,  the  others 
in  roman  types.     Nothing  so  complete  has   been    made  before. 

Library  School  Accession  Rules.  [See  31a.]  The  basis  of 
these  rules  was  first  written  by  the  Sec.  of  the  A.  L.  A.  for  Library 
Joiirnalf  vol.  i,  p.  315,  with  the  description  of  the  Standard  Accession 
Book,  which  was  (1877)  adopted  by  the  Cooperation  Committee  of  the 
A.  L.  A.  They  were  later  revised  and  used  in  the  preface  to  this  Acces- 
sion Book.  They  are  now  reprinted  with  additions,  and  such  modifica- 
tions as  use  has  proved  wise,  and  the  frequent  adoption  of  the 
Condensed  Accession  Book  made  necessary.  A  sample  page,  written 
in  the  library  hand,  illustrates  every  rule,  and  is  invaluable  to  the 
cataloger.     Price  in  pamflet  form,  50c. 

Library  School  Shelf  List  Rules.  [See  3ii.]  The  outgrowth 
of  15  years'  use  of  the  L.  B.  shelf  sheets,  and  of  3  years'  experience  in 
teaching  shelf  listing  in  the  School,  they  cover  the  constant  questions 
that  arise,  and  are  fully  illustrated  by  sample  pages,  showing  method  of 
filling  out  both,  the  20x25  cm,  and  the  newer,  10x25  cm  forms. 
Uniform  with  Card  Catalog  and  Accession  Rules,  pamflet  form,  25c. 

All  are  printed  on  finest  paper  25x17.*  cm,  allowing  margin  for 
side  notes.  The  regular  edition  for  the  use  of  catalogers  is  inter- 
leaved with  linen  paper  to  admit  of  individual  additions. 

Card  Rules,  Accession  Rules,  and  Shelf  List  Rules,  bound  together, 
postpaid,  in  paper  covers,  $1.00;  in  y^  genuine  turkey  morocco, 
$2.00;  in  full  flexible  persian  morocco,  interleaved,  catalogers  edition, 
$2.50. 


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13b.  Cutter's  Decimal  Author  Table.  A  scheme  giving  to 
each  work  its  own  exclusive  book  number,  so  contrived  that  the  books 
stand  on  the  shelves  alfabeted  by  authors  under  each  subject.  With 
the  relative  location,  now  so  largely  adopted  by  libraries,  this  system 
makes  indefinite  intercalation  of  books  possible  in  a  very  simple 
manner.  It  not  only  brings  all  of  an  author's  works  upon  one  subject 
together  upon  the  shelves,  but  allows  of  arranging  still  closer  by  dates 
or  by  alfabeting  under  title,  as  desired.  Devised  by  C:  A.  Cutter, 
Librarian  of  the  Boston  Athenaeum,  it  has  grown  from  its  use  in  that 
library  to  a  wide  adoption  in  others,  as  a  satisfactory  solution  of  one 
of  the  problems  of  close  classification.  Full  explanatory  circular  mailed 
on  application.  The  Tables  are  mounted  on  boards,  strongly  hinged 
together,  and  fold  into  compact  form.  Price,  postpaid,  mounted,  $1.25  ; 
in  a  sheet,  $1.00. 

13c.  Perkins  Manual.  San  Francisco,  Cataloging  for  Public 
Libraries.  A  manual  of  the  system  used  in  the  San  PYancisco  Free 
Public  Library,  by  Fred  B.  Perkins. 

This  volume  of  53  pages  is  one  of  the  most  suggestive  obtainable  by 
the  young  cataloger.  For  25  years  Mr.  Perkins  has  been  engaged  in 
cataloging  and  allied  work,  and  he  has  put  in  clear,  concise  form  the 
results  of  his  experience  for  the  use  of  other  catalogers.  His  experi- 
ence was  in  the  New  York  Mercantile  Library,  the  Boston  Public  Library 
during  the  period  of  its  greatest  development  under  Mr.  Winsor,  and 
later  in  the  Library  Bureau,  where  he  was  consulting  librarian  till  he 
was  called  to  the  San  Francisco  librarianship.  His  purpose  was  to 
make  a  volume  better  suited  for  beginners  in  cataloging  than  either 
the  A.  L.  A.  or  Mr.  Cutter's  rules.  He  illustrates  his  rules  by  sam- 
ple cards  and  detailed  instructions,  and  finally  by  sample  pages,  the 
form  of  dictionary  catalog  based  on  a  classified  system,  which  he  insists 
is  the  only  possible  way  of  meeting  the  grave  difificulties.  Beside  this 
matter  there  are  given  in  a  very  condensed  form  many  practical  notes 
which  enable  the  young  librarian  to  utilize  the  author's  peculiar  skill 
and  experience.  Those  who  do  not  agree  with  Mr.  Perkins'  views  will 
find  his  rules  exceedingly  suggestive  and  valuable. 

Perkins  Classification.  A  rational  classification  of  literature 
for  shelving  and  cataloging  books  in  a  library  with  Alfabetical  Index, 
by  Fred  B.  Perkins. 

This  pamflet  of  57  pages  gives  in  compact  form,  for  the  practical  use 
of  those  who  may  select  it,  the  scheme  which  the  author  has  worked  out 
with  great  care  for  use  in  his  library.  This  is  numbered  and  indexed 
similarly  to  the  widely  used  Decimal  Classification,  of  which  its  author 
is  the  chief  critic.  It  illustrates  the  author's  personal  views,  and  is  one 
of  the  best  practical  working  schemes  in  print.  Those  who  prefer  the 
commonly  used  Decimal  System  will  find  this  work  very  suggestive  and 
valuable.  Price  of  Manual  and  Classification,  bound  together  in  paper 
covers,  postpaid,  $1.00. 


15a.  Library  Notes.  A  journal  of  improved  methods  and  labor- 
savers  for  librarians,  readers,  and  writers,  edited  by  Melvil  Dewey, 
Secretary  American  Library  Association,  Director  N.  Y.  State  Library 
and  Library  School. 

It  is  the  aim  to  fill  300  royal  8vo  pages  of  each  volume  with  the  mat- 
ter that  long  study  and  experience  have  led  us  to  believe  will  do  most  in 
making  libraries  more  efficient  as  an  educating,  elevating  force  in  the 
community;  that  will  best  show  librarians  how  to  accomplish  a  greater 
good  with  the  means  at  their  disposal ;  that  will  stimulate  and  increase 
popular  interest  and  faith  in  public  libraries  as  the  necessary  comple- 
ment of  the  public  schools ;  that  will  help  readers,  whether  in  public 
or  private  libraries,  to  accomplish  the  largest  possible  work  in  a  given 
time,  by  making  available  every  labor-saving  method  proved  of  prac- 
tical value  ;  and  to  be  first,  last,  and  always  practically  helpful. 

It  is  not  a  literary  paper.  It  is  not  to  review  books.  It  is  not  a 
newspaper  to  record  items  of  library  history,  biography,  etc. 

It  prints  for  reference,  rules,  tables,  receipts,  and  detailed  directions, 
such  as  the  active  librarian  is  liable  to  require  for  actual  use.  It  re- 
cords the  results  of  experiments  and  experience  in  library  management, 
pointing  out  mistakes  to  be  avoided,  and  giving  models  proved  safe 
to  follow.  It  is  its  purpose  that  each  number  shall  help  the  librarian  as 
mUch  as  possible  to  make  his  administration  successful  and  economical. 

The  editor,  as  Director  of  the  Library  School,  is  surrounded  constantly 
by  most  valuable  material  for  the  Notes,  a  feature  of  which  will  be  the 
preservation,  in  print,  for  reference,  of  the  best  results  of  the  studies 
and  experiments  conducted  in  the  School.  This  material  is  simply 
invaluable  to  every  one  actively  interested  in  library  work. 

Another  feature  is  "literary  methods  and  labor-savers,"  devoted  to 
practical,  helpful  rules,  notes,  and  hints  for  every  reader  and  writer 
who  would  accomplish  the  most  possible  with  his  time  and  strength. 
No  person  who  works  at  the  desk  or  in  the  study  can  afford  not  to  take 
this  practical  aid. 

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15b.  Library  Journal.  The  most  important  and  economical 
investment  for  a  library,  new  or  old,  is  a  set  of  the  first  five  vols,  of  this 
official  publication  of  the  Library  Associations  of  America  and  the 
United  Kingdom. 

TViQ  Jonrnal  vfdiS  founded  in  1876,  at  the  Centennial,  as  a  means  of 
recording  the  results  of  the  extended  studies  and  experiments  in  all  the 
best  managed  libraries,  large  and  small,  thruout  the  world.  Com- 
mittees of  those  librarians  best  fitted  for  the  work,  for  the  first  five 
years  worked  faithfully  collecting  the  results  of  experiment  and  experi- 
ence, and  from  careful  comparison  recommended  the  best  for  the 
various  uses  of  large  and  small  libraries.  Thus  this  set  of  books 
answers  authoritatively  a  great  portion  of  the  thousands  of  questions 
that  arise  constantly  in  every  library.  It  really  contains  more  on  these 
subjects  than  all  the  rest  of  the  language  together,  and  is  simply  indis- 
pensable in  any  library  wishing  the  best  and  cheapest  methods. 
Tho  the  cost  has  deterred  some  very  poor  libraries,  a  single  sugges- 
tion has  repeatedly  saved  directly  many  times  their  cost.  The  set 
comprises  the  best  results  of  the  labors  for  five  years  of  the  best 
living  authorities  on  library  subjects,  who  considered,  not  alone  the 
questions  which  arose  during  that  time,  but  for  the  purpose  of  aiding 
other  libraries  deliberately  reviewed  other  questions  likely  to  arise. 

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II 

21a.  L,  15.  Book  Truck.  One  of  the  most  useful  devices  ever 
made  for  an  active  library.  Will  save  its  cost  each  year  in  books  and 
time.  The  Truck  is  lOO  cm  (40  in.)  long,  100  cm  (40  in.)  high,  and 
30  cm  (12  in.)  wide.  The  shelves  hold  two  rows  each,  or  six  full 
shelves  of  books ;  i.  e.  nearly  as  much  as  an  entire  book-case.  All 
these  are  in  position  to  examine  and  handle  while  sitting, —  a  great 
gain  when  checking  bills,  cataloging,  etc.,  as  it  saves  bending  over 
tables  or  repeated  handlings. 


The  special  Library  Bureau  Wheels  made  by  us  for  these  Trucks 
are  very  heavy,  large,  and  covered  with  rubber,  so  that  the  entire  load 
may  be  moved  with  the  greatest  ease  and  noiselessly.  The  peculiar 
adjustment  of  these  wheels  allows  a  rotary  motion,  so  that  the  loaded 
Truck  is  a  revolving  book-case  of  the  most  convenient  kind,  and  enables 
the  Truck  to  follow  narrow  aisles  and  make  sharp  turns  impossible  to 
any  other  form  ;  while  the  rubber  shields  on  the  sides  make  injuring  of 
woodwork  impossible.  These  various  features  make  the  Truck  indis- 
pensable where  once  used.  Within  a  year  (1890)  we  furnished  one  to 
a  library,  which,  after  three  months'  use,  ordered  ten  more,  because  of 
the  saving  of  labor,  time,  and  book-bindings. 


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The  books  when  taken  from  the  box  or  package  are  placed  on  the 
Truck,  which  is  rolled  from  one  desk  or  department  to  another,  till 
bills  are  checked,  all  the  various  records  and  catalogs  written  up,  plates, 
labels,  and  numbers  put  in,  etc.,  etc.,  and  the  books  reach  their  perma- 
nent shelves.  In  all  moving,  cleaning,  and  re-arranging,  the  Trucks 
are  in  constant  use,  as  well  as  in  returning  books  to  shelves  from  the 
Loan  Desk.  The  books  as  returned  are  set  on  their  proper  Truck 
shelf ;  and  when  the  Truck  is  filled  a  boy  rolls  it  around  the  aisles  and 
through  the  alcoves,  and  replaces  the  books,  which  in  all  this  work 
stand  on  firm  shelves  uninjured,  while  without  the  Truck  they  are 
carried  in  armfuls,  bindings  are  scratched  and  wrenched,  threads 
broken,  and  the  books  seriously  injured.  For  these  heavy  loads  and 
constant  use  we  find  the  very  best  material  and  workmanship  none  too 
good.  The  Trucks  are  of  polished,  quartered  oak,  strongly  braced,  the 
sides  covered  with  rubber  to  protect  from  injuring  furniture,  and  the 
wheels  are  fitted  w^ith  great  nicety  and  perfection,  to  secure  easy, 
noiseless  working  and  the  ability  to  run  the  truck  around  corners, 
and  in  narrow  aisles. 

PRICES. 

21a.     Li,  B.  Book  Truck,  6-inch  heavy  rubber  wheels,      835.00 
Same,  4-inch  wheels,  top  shelf  and  ends  only  rubber  clad        .  2o.OO 

31e.  L.  B.  Book  Tray.  For  the  same  purposes  as  the 
L.  B.  Trucks,  but  holding  only  one  eighth  as  many  books.  Like  the 
Trucks  these  are  of  polished,  quartered  oak  with  rubber  mounting,  to 
guard  against  noise  or  scratching  of  tables  when  set  down.  Handles 
at  the  end  make  them  convenient  for  moving  about,  and  broad,  adjust- 
able carrying  straps  with  spring  attachments  allow  the  entire  tray-load 
to  be  suspended  from  the  shoulders,  so  that  both  hands  are  free  for 
handling  books.  Care  is  taken  in  the  construction  to  get  the  best 
size,  balance,  etc.  These  Trays  are  used  wherever  several  books 
are  to  be  carried  about ;  e.  g.,  a  cataloger  takes  a  half  shelf  of  books  on 
a  Tray  and  sets  it  on  her  table.  Each  book  is  replaced  as  fast  as 
cataloged,  and  the  entire  Tray-full  is  carried  from  one  table  or  depart- 
ment to  the  next,  and  finally  to  the  shelf  again,  saving  the  injury  from 
careless  handling.  Like  the  L.  B.  Book  Truck,  the  Tray  saves  much 
time,  protects  the  books,  and  is  of  great  convenience  and  utility. 
Those  who  have  used  them  find  them  indispensable. 

PRICES. 

21c.  Li.  B.  Book  Tray  of  polished,  quartered  oak,  rubber 
mounted,  complete  with  straps  for  carrying  from  the 
shoulders  .  . '        .  .  .         85.00' 

2 If.     Same,  without  straps  ......  3.00' 

The  Sole  Makers  are  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  ]M)ston, 


13 

Card  Catalog 

*'  It  is  hardly  necessary  in  1886  to  say  that  every  library  should  have  a 
■card  catalog  instead  of  any  of  the  various  clumsy  substitutes,  for  its 
•enormous  advantages  over  the  other  systems  have  been  almost  univer- 
sally acknowledged  and  it  hardly  seems  credible  that  any  one  familiar 
with  the  library  world  would  even  raise  the  question  as  to  whether  the 
card  catalog  was  the  best  form  for  the  official  library  record  by  authors 
and  subjects.  .  .  .  While  there  is  wide  difference  of  opinion  as  to 
the  best  form  of  catalog  to  supply  to  the  public,  all  agree  that  an  author 
index  on  cards  kept  up  to  date  is  a  necessity  of  safe  administration, 
to  guard  against  buying  duplicates  and  chiefly  to  answer  most  directly 
and  quickly  the  constant  question  —  is  such  a  book  in  the  library  ?  "  — 
Lib.  Notes,  vol.  i. 

23.  Card  Catalog".  Is  a  series  of  cards  properly  ruled  for  their 
special  use,  of  exactly  the  same  size,  and  standing  on  the  edge  in  drawers, 
boxes,  or  trays.  They  may  be  arranged  alfabetically  on  any  plan,  by 
subjects,  numbers,  or  dates.  Blocks,  guides,  cards,  devices  to  prevent 
■drawers  from  spilling  or  cards  from  being  misplaced,  locks,  and  label- 
holders  and  various  other  ingenious  and  almost  essential  accessories 
are  now  used  by  all  who  know  of  them.  The  great  feature  which  has 
caused  librarians  the  world  over  to  count  the  card  catalog  as  the 
greatest  library  invention,  is  the  ease  of  keeping  it  up  to  date  and  in 
perfect  order.  A  new  card  can  be  put  into  place  anywhere  at  any 
time.  A  single  reference  takes  the  place  of  search  thru  pages  of  mss. 
It  never  becomes  out  of  date  or  useless.  Anything  can  be  removed,  if 
wished,  by  simply  lifting  out  its  card.  The  guards  allow  cards  to  be 
added  or  withdrawn  by  the  proper  person  with  the  greatest  ease,  but 
prevent  others  from  removing  or  confusing  their  order.  The  cards, 
being  cut  by  special  machinery  to  an  exact  size,  are  turned  thru  the 
fingers  with  great  rapidity  in  looking  up  any  matter,  and  the  guides 
enable  one  to  open  very  near  the  exact  place  at  sight,  and  every  card 
has  the  name,  number,  or  subject  by  which  it  is  arranged  written  on 
the  upper  edge.  From  an  author's  catalog  it  has  spread  to  an  almost 
infinite  application.  Every  list,  record,  index,  etc.,  that  is  in  a  state 
of  growth  can  be  thus  kept  with  great  saving  of  labor.  Business 
houses  find  it  invaluable  for  lists  of  goods,  customers,  discounts,  and 
the  1,000  growing  records  of  commerce.  Science  adopts  it  even  more 
widely,  and  its  use  is  spreading  with  growing  rapidity.  Each  item 
being  on  a  separate  card,  the  whole  may  be  rearranged  over  and  over 
by  simply  shuffling  into  the  new  order.  There  is  no  copying  nor 
waste  of  labor.  Its  enormous  advantages  once  learned  from  use  of  a 
perfect  outfit,  it  is  sure  to  be  applied  to  new  uses.  The  following  notes 
will  guide  to  the  wisest  selection  of  necessary  machinery,  and  give 
needed  information. 


Description  of  Card  Index  Outfits. 

Perfection  of  details  is  of  the  utmost  importance  in  securing  the 
best  working  outfit,  and  this  comes  from  experience  rather  than  cost. 
Those  offered  by  the  Library  Bureau  represent  the  experience  of  the 
Cooperation  Committee  of  the  American  Library  Association,  of  the 
Library  School,  and  its  own  13  years  of  making  for  library  and  com- 
mercial use.     Prices  are  as  low  as  good  work  and  material  will  admit. 

Cases  are  kept  on  hand  in  antique  oak,  cherry  and  walnut ;  any 
other  wood,  arrangement  of  drawers  or  finish  of  case  is  made  promptly 
to  order.  These  cases  have  extra  strong  drawers,  provided  with  the 
L.  B.  stop  checks  to  prevent  pulling  out  and  spilling,  are  thoroughly 
made  throughout,  and  handsomely  finished. 

Cases  with  the  Taylor  patent  slides  are  furnished  for  $2  a  drawer 
extra.  These  are  not  kept  in  stock,  but  made  promptly  to  order.  The 
slides  allow' the  drawer  to  be  pulled  out  its  full  length,  where  it  stands 
at  right  angles  to  the  case  without  sagging,  and  the  back  card  of  a  full 
drawer  can  be  seen  and  handled  as  easily  as  any.  The  usable  capacity 
is  thus  increased  about  10  per  cent.  Besides  making  a  heavily  loaded 
drawer  run  easily,  they  save  in  wear  and  tear  in  a  much-used  case 
enough  to  compensate  for  added  cost. 

Special  Cases.  We  often  build  to  fit  vaults  and  safes  already  in 
use,  or  some  particular  allotment  of  space ;  for  this  estimates  will  be 
furnished  on  receipt  of  requirements  and  specifications. 

We  have  workmen  skilled  in  every  detail  of  a  card  index.  If  any 
odd  size  or  finish  of  case  is  desired,  it  will  be  found  to  the  advantage 
of  the  buyer  to  have  7is  make  it.  The  novice,  no  matter  how  good  a 
cabinet-maker,  is  not  at  all  likely  to  produce  on  first  or  second  trial  an 
outfit  that  has  taken  the  Bureau  years  to  perfect. 

Where  larger  capacity  is  wanted,  two  or  more  22^^  or  22^  (p.  24  and 
25)  are  better  than  one  larger  case.  They  can  be  arranged  to  better 
advantage,  back  to  back,  piled  one  above  the  other,  or  separated  enough 
to  allow  three  people  working  at  each  case.  A  large  case  allows  a 
consulter  only  before  every  other  tier  of  drawers.  Any  of  the  L.  B. 
cases  can  be  matched  at  any  time  by  a  second  one,  so  that  provid- 
ing immediate  space  for  large  future  growth  is  unnecessary. 

Beside  the  case  for  holding  the  cards,  the  following  interior  fittings 
are  required  to  secure  the  best  results  :  (See  p.  45  for  price  list  of 
separate  fittings.) 

Blocks.  These  are  triangular  blocks  at  each  end  of  each  row  of 
cards,  giving  them  the  proper  angle  for  easiest  reference.  The  front 
block  is  glued  in  place  to  prevent  sliding  from  place  in  opening  and 
shutting  the  drawer;  the  rear  one  is  dowelled  to  fit  a  series  of  holes 
in  the  drawer  bottom.  This  enables  the  user  to  shorten  the  card  space 
ill  each  drawer  so  as  to  fit  any  number  of  cards  and  approximately 
assign  space  of  a  full  case,  as  it  will  ultimately  be  filled.  Four  blocks, 
are  required  to  each  drawer. 


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Guides.  A  series  of  catch  titles  displayed  above  and  indicating 
order  of  the  cards.  These  are  necessary  to  mark  location  closely,  and 
enable  the  user  to  turn  instantly  to  any  desired  name,  topic,  or  number. 
They  should  be  used  with  great  freedom  where  catalog  or  index  is  much 
consulted.  Different  kinds,  forms,  and  colors  in  the  same  outfit  are  an 
advantage ;  and  the  mixture  of  zinc,  covered  and  plain,  bristol  in  various 
colors,  and  the  printed  labels,  when  used  with  a  definite  purpose,  serve 
to  greatly  aid  the  eye  in  instantly  locating  a  desired  card.  One  is  not 
likely  to  err  on  the  side  of  having  too  many  guides. 

Zinc  guides  are  made  of  thin  zinc,  cut  and  bent  by  die.  The  lip 
for  writing  upon  is  a  one-half  cm  projection  above  the  cards,  but  at 
exactly  the  right  angle  for  quickest  reading.  Marking  is  done  with 
L.  B.  label  ink,  a  preparation  that  writes  black  directly  upon  the  zinc,  or 
by  covering  guides  with  paper  and  writing  in  the  ordinary  way.  The 
latter  wears  off  and  has  to  be  replaced,  but  gives  greater  legibility. 

Price  of  zinc  guides,  for  No.  32  cards,  per  100  .         .  $3.50 

$1.00  per  100  additional  if  covered  with  paper. 

We  also  furnish  sets  of  printed  labels  covering  an  index  to  proper 
names  —  119  labels  —  also  600  author  surnames  ;  those  occurring  most 
often  in  the  author  catalog  of  a  library.  Both  are  much  used  in  ledger 
and  bank  indexes.  In  complete  sets  pasted  and  ready  for  insertion  in 
the  catalog,  these  cost  $3.00  per  100  more  than  plafn  guides. 

Bristol  guides  are  cut  from  very  heavy  bristol,  so  as  to  allow  an 
upright  projection  above  the  cards  of  one  fifth,  one  third,  or  one  half  its 
length,  according  to  the  space  needed  for  title.  This  projection  is  one- 
half  cm  wide,  and  so  cut  that  in  the  series  of  two,  three,  or  five  guides 
standing  in  sequence,  one  does  not  obstruct  the  reading  of  the  other. 
These  are  much  used  for  subdivision  between  zinc  guides,  which  lap  on 
to  each  other  if  placed  beyond  a  certain  frequency  in  the  index. 

Price  of  bristol  guides,  for  No.  32    cards,  per  1,000  .         $5.00 

"     «        «  "        '«      u    23        "        "       «  .  (5.00 

Guide  Label  Ink  for  writing  in  black  on  zinc.  This  is  of  platinic 
chloride,  and  gives  a  distinct  and  permanent  marking. 

Lock-Guard  Rods.  A  steel  rod  with  brass  knob  or  thumb- 
screw is  passed  from  the  front  or  face  of  the  drawer  through  the  cards, 
which  are  properly  punched  for  that  purpose.  A  simple  mechanism 
which  is  hidden  by  the  brass  escutcheon  on  the  drawer  front,  locks  the 
rod  in  place.  It  is  unlocked  by  a  few  turns  of  the  hand,  and  can  be 
removed  instantly  if  desired.  These  obviate  the  possibility  of  cards 
being  taken  out  or  misplaced  by  the  careless  or  mischievous. 

Label-Holders  on  the  drawer  front,  made  of  solid  bronze  and  very 
handsome,  to  frame  safely  cards  which  indicate  the  limits  of  each 
section. 

Printed  Labels  for  insertion  in  label-holders  accompany  each 
complete  outfit.  These  assign  space  in  drawers,  and  serve  as  guides  in 
consulting  or  placing  cards  in  the  index. 


i6 

CARDS. 

It  is  of  the  utmost  importance  that  these  be  of  the  best  material, 
accurately  cut,  and  in  every  respect  as  perfect  as  ingenuity  and 
experience  can  make  them.  Any  stationer  will  undertake  to  supply  the 
best  cards,  and,  tho  with  honest  intentions,  will  usually  give  an  exceed- 
ingly unsatisfactory  result.  The  Bureau  has  at  large  expense  fitted 
up  machinery  for  producing  perfect  cards  ;  its  stock  is  made  specially 
for  this  purpose,  and  undergoes  peculiar  treatment  to  give  it  the  best 
possible  surface  for  this  use. 

The  L.  B.  cards  have  a  true  edge  on  both  sides,  headlines  of  uniform 
width,  and  every  card  exact  in  hight.  They  finger  readily,  thus  making 
consultation  easy  and  quick,  are  made  of  stock  of  great  firmness,  and 
of  peculiar  quality  for  erasure,  and  chiefly  show  great  durability  under 
long  and  constant  wear. 

Things  to  avoid.  Cards  of  varying  /lights.  In  fingering  it  is 
almost  impossible  to  catch  and  separate  a  short  card  from  a  tall  one. 

Machine-cut  cards.  All  cards  should  have  a  square  equal  edge  on 
the  top  for  handling.  Cutting  by  machine  or  die  leaves  one  edge 
rounding,  the  other  with  a  "burr."  We  have  tried  both  die  and 
machine  cutting,  after  incurring  large  expense  for  special  dies,  and  have 
found  the  result  unsatisfactory  after  years  of  trial. 

Ronnd  corners.     These    are    a    necessity   with    die-cut    cards,    and 

entail  the  loss  of  the  sharp  square  corner,  so  useful  in  quick  handling. 

Varying  headlines,  which    seriously   affect  legibility   of  the    index. 

The  L.  B.  cards  of  all  grades  will  be  found  without  these  defects. 
These  results  have  been  attained  only  by  long  trial  and  the  use  of 
special  machinery  recently  invented  and  used  only  by  us. 

Stock.  Three  weights  or  thicknesses  are  used  :  donble-zveight  bank 
ledger,  marked  "/;  "  heavy  bristol,  "r;  "  and  doicble-weight  bristol,  "x." 
(See  p.  6j-yi  for  other  grades  and  weights.) 

Of  these  the  heaviest  is  preferred  by  users,  as  it  handles  easier 
under  the  fingers.  Next  is  "/,"  which  is  just  half  the  thickness  of 
"x,"  and  gives  a  ledger  surface  for  writing  and  erasure.  The  special 
sizing  in  this  ledger  paper  makes  the  card  edges  peculiarly  stiff  for 
quick  handling.  Only  half  the  space  is  occupied,  and  almost  double 
quantity  of  cards  is  obtained  for  the  same  cost.  Last  is  "r,"  used  to 
some  extent,  because  it  is  the  heaviest  weight  commonly  obtainable  by 
stationers. 

All  cards  are  put  up  either  in  pasteboard  boxes  of  i,ooo  in  a  box,  or 
in  hinged  wood  cases  of  5  or  lo  M. 

Colored  Cards.  Buff  and  blue  cards  of  all  standard  rulings  are 
kept  in  stock.  These  different  colors  assist  the  classing  of  separate 
indexes  into  one  alfabetical  series,  distinguishmg  each  by  its  own 
color;  e.  g.  author  and  subject  cards  of  a  library. 


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Sizes.     All  standard   outfits  are  based  on  using  the  sizes  recom- 
mended by  the  Library  Association  and  School.     These  are 
No.  32.  —  5  X  123^  cm.        (2  X  5  in.  approximately). 
No.  33. — yyi  X  I2>^  cm.   (3  X  5  in.  "  ). 

The  first  gives  space  for  brief  entries  only  ;  e.  g.  one  reference  with- 
out notes,  like  a  bank  index.  The  last  should  be  used  when  the  total 
space  taken  is  not  strictly  limited. 

Odd  size  cards  should  be  avoided.  They  must  be  made  to  order, 
costing  extra  time  and  money.  The  standards  are  always  on  hand  for 
prompt  delivery.  Odd  sizes  cut  to  waste  from  standard  large  sheets, 
thus  adding  to  cost.  For  the  L.  B.  cards  we  have  scores  of  devices 
that  sooner  or  later  will  be  wanted  if  not  at  first.  With  an  odd  size 
you  can  have  these  important  helps  only  at  extra  cost. 

Punching.  Most  cards  sold  are  punched  for  the  guard  rod.  With- 
out punching  they  are  15  cents  per  M  less  than  prices  below. 

Ruling^.  The  standard  ruling  for  library  use  is  shown  in  the  dia- 
gram. Any  special  ruling  can  be  had  to  order.  Cards  without  down 
lines  are  carried  in  stock  at  same  price. 


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0 

No.  33  card,  7^  .x  I2j^  cm.     No.  32  is  just  two  thirds  this  size. 

Price  per  1,000  L.  B.  standard  cards. 

Xo.  3'>.    1,  $1.60;    r,  8^.30;    x,  $2.60. 
Xo.  33.    1,     3.35;    r,     3.00;    x,     3.90. 

Discount  of  5,  10,  15  or  20  per  cent  on  5,  10,  15  or  20  M.  in  one 
order.     Samples  of  the  different  weights  and  rulings  on  application. 

Only  L.  B.  standard  cards  are  included  in  outfits.  We  prefer  selling 
the  cards  on  which  our  reputation  has  been  made,  but  furnish  ordmary 
grades  to  meet  all  competition.  (See  Nos.  32  and  33,  p.  6j  and  68,  for 
lists  of  lower  grades.) 


i8 

Notes 

Experienced  users  have  learned  that  the  practical  success  of  the 
system  is  largely  dependent  on  many  little  details  which  can  be  learned 
only  by  study  and  long  experience.  An  outfit  which  seems  to  the 
novice  the  same,  or  at  least  to  answer  well  enough,  is  found  later  to 
require  entire  remaking  in  order  to  secure  satisfactory  results.  Those 
not  knowing  of  the  headquarters  often  make,  or  have  made,  or  buy,  an 
outfit  imperfect  in  its  details,  and  that  can  never  give  satisfaction  to 
one  who  has  used  the  library  standards,  and,  in  many  cases,  fail  to  dis- 
cover why  they  are  less  enthusiastic  over  the  merits  of  the  card  system 
than  some  friend  who  has  a  proper  equipment.  Often,  if  not  usually, 
they  pay  more  than  the  Bureau  charges  for  the  best.  Occasionally  some 
one  attaches  some  practically  worthless  new  feature,  stamped  "pat- 
ented" or  "patent  applied  for,"  and  on  the  strength  of  this  induces 
those  who  do  not  know  a  better  and  cheaper  way  to  pay  a  high  price 
for  something  inferior  for  practical  use. 

The  Library  Bureau  is  the  only  house  in  the  world  devoted  to  the 
special  business  of  fitting  up  libraries.  With  the  cooperation  of  these 
great  users  of  the  system,  it  has,  at  the  cost  of  protracted  experiments, 
perfected  these  details,  and  had  special  dies,  models,  and  machinery 
made,  so  that  we  now  manufacture  everything  pertaining  to  the  card 
system,  of  the  best  practical  form  and  in  a  variety,  to  suit  all  wants. 


Many  make  the  mistake  of  buying  too  small  accommodations  for 
their  needs  in  library  cataloging.  From  3  to  5  cards  per  volume  is  a 
sufficiently  low  estimate  upon  which  to  base  the  selection  of  an  outfit. 


Some  of  our  old  customers  may  get  the  impression,  from  a  compari- 
son of  this  with  former  catalogs,  that  prices  have  been  advanced  on 
card  outfits.  Such,  however,  is  not  the  case.  The  difference  in  prices 
represents  a  greater  difference  in  cost  of  fittings  and  perfected  details. 
The  old  forms  are  superseded,  and  no  longer  carried  in  stock,  tho  the 
exterior  of  cases  remains  the  same,  to  match  those  in  use. 


Prices  of  outfits  are  net.  Packing  cases  are  charged  additional,  at 
actual  cost.  All  other  expenses  of  packing  and  delivering  to  the 
Express  Co.  or  R.R.,  are  borne  by  the  Bureau. 


We  can  furnish  almost  every  possible  grade  and  thickness  of  cards 
and  slips  for  indexing,  either  plain,  printed,  or  ruled,  beside  the 
standards  cataloged  and  kept  in  stock.  Estimates  on  any  modification 
of  the  perfected  library  index  will  be  given  on  application.  (See  p.  Gy 
to  68  for  more  extended  list.) 


Tray  Outfits. 


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Price  List  of  Outfits. 

These  afford  all  the  material  needed  for  a  very- 
small  catalog  or  index.  For  the 
individual  beginner  of  a  card  cata- 
log, business  list,  or  index,  this  is 
a  most  useful  device.  The  cards 
and  guides  are  exactly  the  same  as 
used  in  the  larger  outfits,  which 
most  grow  into  using  later.  The 
trays  are  filled  with  any  of  the 
three  thicknesses  of  cards  desired, 

tho  unless  otherwise  specified  /  cards  are  supplied. 

32cl.     Outfit.     Tin  tray  with  covers,  650  No.  32/ cards;  special 

bristol  index  a  to  z,  or  10  zinc  guides,  as  desired  ;  blocks  giving  cards 


best  angle  for  reading,  and  guard  wire,  complete 


$3.00 


22c2.  Outfit.  Same,  No.  33  size,  more  generally  used,  with  800 
No.  33/ cards 83.00 

22dl.  Outfit.  Same  as  221,  only  tray  is  of  wood  covered  with 
marbled  paper,  without  covers  or  rod    .         .         .         .         •        $1.50 

22d2.     Outfit.     Same  as  22di,  No.  33  size  .         $2.50 

22d2  and  22d4  outfits  are  used  in  48x-y  Regents'  Cabinets. 

22cl3.  Outfit.  Same  as  23c,  except  tray  is  handsomely  fin- 
ished oak       $2.00 

22d4.     Outfit.     Same,  No.  33  size        ....         $3.00 


22a  Case  Outfit  is  same  as  22e  (see  p.  20),  only  case  has  drawers 
one  half  the  depth,  giving  capacity  for  one  half  the  quantity  of  cards  and 
requiring  one  half  the  number  of  guides. 
Price  with  complete  fittings  and  cards        ....         $19.00 

Outfit  without  cards  .......  11.50 

4-d rawer  case,  no  fittings  or  cards      .....  6.00 

221  Case  Outfit  is  same  as  22-0  (see  p.  21),  only  case  has  drawers 
one  half  the  depth,  giving  capacity  for  one  half  the  quantity  of  cards  and 
requiring  one  half  the  number  of  guides. 
Price  with  complete  fittings  and  cards        ....         $17.50 

Outfits  without  cards  .......  9.50 

3-drawer  case,  no  fittings  or  cards       .....  5.50 

No.  226 ore  is  a  more  convenient  size  of  case  than  a  or  i.  The  short 
drawers  of  the  latter  waste  more  space  proportionately,  do  not  run  as 
well  as  longer  ones,  and  are  less  convenient  in  consultation.  For  those 
requiring  only  the  capacity  of  an  a  or  i  outfit,  we  recommend  the 
same  complement  of  fittings  and  cards  in  the  longer  drawered  case. 
Beside  the  greater  convenience  is  the  probability  of  future  growth 
requiring  the  added  space.  The  exchange  of  cases  will  be  made  for 
$2.50  additional.     (See  next  two  pages.) 


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Cut  of  226  Case.     Size,  outside,  37><  cm.  (15  in.)  long,  37}^  cm.  (15  in.)  high, 

50  cm.  (20  in.)  deep. 

23e  Outfit,  for  cards  5  x  I2>4  cm.  (2  x  5  in.  approximately),  con- 
sists of  4-drawer  case  in  oak,  walnut,  or  cherry,  16  angle  blocks,  80  zinc 
guides,  200  bristol  guides,  8  lock-guard  rods,  8  label-holders,  with  set 
of  printed  labels,  label  ink,  pen  for  writing  on  zinc  guides,  and  cards 
to  fill  the  case.  Rods,  blocks,  and  label-holders  are  fitted.  Price, 
complete,    ......••••         $32.00 

Outfit  without  cards, 15.00 

4-drawer  case,  no  cards  or  fittings,     .....  8.50 

Unless  otherwise  specified,  6,000  No.  32X  cards  are  included  in  this 
outfit.  8,000  No.  32r  or  12,000  No.  32I  may  be  substituted,  if  pre- 
ferred to  the  32X,  without  affecting  price  of  outfit. 


21 


Cut  of  22-0  Outfit.     Size  outside,  37'^  cm.  (15  in.)  long,  37J2  cm.  (15  in.)  high,  50  cm. 

(20  in.)  deep. 

22-0  Outfit,  for  cards  yy^  x  121^  cm.  (3  x  5  in.  approximately), 
consists  of  3-dra\ver  case  in  oak,  walnut,  or  cherry,  12  angle  blocks, 
60  zinc  guides,  200  bristol  guides,  6  lock-guard  rods,  6  label-holders, 
with  set  of  printed  labels,  label  ink,  pen  for  writing  on  zinc  guides,  and 
cards  to  iill  the  case.     Rods,  blocks,  and  label-holders  are  fitted. 

Price,  complete, S30.00 

Outfit  without  card.s,  .......  14.00 

3-drawer  case,  no  cards  or  fittings,     .....  8.00 

Unless  otherwise  specified,  4,500  No.  ii\  cards  are  included  in  this 
outfit.  6,000  No.  33r  or  9,000  No.  33I  may  be  substituted,  if  preferred 
to  the  33X,  without  affecting  price  of  outfit. 


22 


Cut  of  22f  Case.     Size,  outside,  78  cm.  (27  in.)  long,  ^7/4  cm.  (15  in.)  high,  50  cm.  (20  in.)  deep. 

22t  Outfit,  for  cards  5x12^  cm.  (2  x  5  in.  approximately),  con- 
sists of  8-drawer  case  in  oak,  walnut,  or  cherry,  32  angle  blocks,  160 
zinc  guides,  400  bristol  guides,   16  lock-guard  rods,    16  label-holders,. 

with  set  of  printed  labels,  label  ink,  pen  for  writing  on  zinc  guides, 
and  cards  to  fill  the  case.  Rods,  blocks,  and  label-holders  are  fitted. 
Price,  complete,  ........         $57.50 

Outfit  without  cards, 39.00 

8-drawer  case,  no  cards  or  fittings,     .....  15.0O 

Unless  otherwise  specified,  12,000  No.  32X  cards  are  included  in  this 
outfit.  16,000  No.  32r  or  24,000  No.  32I  may  be  substituted,  if  pre- 
ferred to  the  32X,  without  affecting  price  of  outfit. 


23 


22p  Case.     Size,  outside,  78  cm.  (27  in.)  long,  27'/2  cm.  (15  in.)  high,  50  cm.  (20  in.)  deep. 

22p  Outfit,  for  cards  754  x  I2>^  cm.  (3  .\  5  in.  appro.ximately), 
consists  of  6-drawer  case  in  oak,  walnut,  or  cherry,  24  angle  blocks, 
120  zinc  guides,  300  bristol  guides,  12  lock-guard  rod.s,  12  label-holders, 
with  set  of  printed  labels,  label  ink,  pen  for  writing  on  zinc  guides, 
and  cards  to  fill  the  case.      Rods,  blocks,  and  label-holders  are  fitted. 

Price,  complete, $55.00 

Outfit  without  cards 25.00 

6-drawer  case,  no  cards  or  fittings,     .....  l-A.OO 

Unless  otherwise  specified,  9,000  No.  33X  cards  are  included  in  this 
outfit.  12,000  No.  33r  or  18,000  No.  33I  may  be  substituted,  if  pre- 
ferred to  the  33X,  without  affecting  price  of  outfit. 


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Cheaper  Outfits. 

To  meet  many  wants  where  the  highest  grade  of  stock  and  finest 
woodwork  are  not  required,  we  have  manufactured  outfits  of  a  lower 
standard  than  the  regular  bank  and  library.  In  manufacturing  estab- 
lishments where  cards  get  soiled,  for  lists  that  are  changing  rapidly 
or  for  any  reason  are  only  temporary,  we  provide  these  at  about  two 
thirds  the  price  of  standard  L.  B.  outfits.  The  quality  of  cards  used 
is  about  the  average  trade  bristol,  tho  ruled  and  cut  with  the  accuracy 
of  the  special  L.  B.  The  cases  are  made  of  white  wood,  finished  to 
imitate  walnut  and  cherry.  These  outfits  are  provided  with  bristol 
board  guides  only  (80  to  each  drawer),  instead  of  zinc,  have  bronzed 
iron  pulls  and  label-holders  on  the  face  of  drawers,  instead  of  solid 
bronze,  and  plain  steel  rods  from  the  back  of  drawers,  instead  of  lock 
guards  running  from  the  front.  Only  the  two  below  are  kept  in  stock. 
Smaller  outfits  can  be  obtained  by  combining  the  cheaper  fittings  and 
trade  bristol  cards  with  regular  L.  B.  cases  at  an  approximation  to  the 
price  of  this  form. 


Cut  of  22tq  outfit. 

Prices. 

Outfit  ^*itj»".      i2-dravvcr   case,  complete    fittings,  and    26,000  321 
cards $55.0(> 

Outfit    ^3tq.     9-drawer    case,    complete    fittings,    and    20,000    33t 
cards $50.00 

Trade  bristol   cards  are   furnished   aside   from    these    outfits   as   fol- 
lows :  — 

No.  33t  Index  Cards,  5  x  I2>^  cm.  {2  x  4  in.  apjiroximately),  $1.35 

No.  33t     "  "      yyi  x  i2}i  cm.  (3  x  5  in.  "  2.00 

Special  discount  on  large  quantities. 


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Safe  Outfits. 

Many  records  kept  upon  cards  require  absolute  protection  from  fire, 
because  of  the  difficulty  or  impossibility  of  reproducing  in  case  of  loss. 
Several  banks  have  had  index  cases  built  into  their  vaults,  others  have 
had  them  made  to  fit  old  safes,  and  in  some  instances  we  have  built  out- 
fits on  trucks,  which  are  run  into  the  large  vault  for  protection. 

In  a  fire-proof  building  there  is  very  slight  danger ;  but,  under  the 
usual  exposure  to  loss  by  fire,  there  are  many  instances  when  it  would 
be  gross  negligence  to  have  the  outfit  unprotected. 

To  meet  this  demand,  we  offer  safes  made  specially  for  us  by  one  of 
the  largest  safe  makers  in  the  world,  fitting  card  index  outfits,  of  from 
24,000  to  96,000  cards,  according  to  size  and  cards  selected.  These  are 
deeper  than  any  regular  safe  made,  giving  greater  capacity  without 
corresponding  increase  in  cost,  and  fit  the  standard  L.  B.  drawer,  found 
by  long  use  to  be  the  most  convenient  size.  The  Herring  safe  has 
been  selected  from  among  many  excellent  safes  made  in  this  country, 
as  the  one  combining  the  greatest  number  of  desirable  features. 

These  safes  have  solid  forged  frames  of  heavy  bar  and  angle  iron, 
plate  iron  instead  of  light  sheet  iron  for  the  bodies,  and  are  filled 
with  a  patent  fire-proof  composition  that  does  not  deteriorate  with  age  ; 
the  greatest  known  fire  resistant.  In  all  fire-proof  qualities  the  Herring 
is  unsurpassed ;  while  in  other  details,  locking,  etc.,  they  equally  main- 
tain the  reputation  of  the  oldest  safe  makers  in  the  country. 

Cases  for  safe  outfits  are  made  m  the  very  best  manner  of  mahog- 
any, have  Taylor  slides  to  all  drawers,  and  interior  details  to  give  the 
most  perfect  working  outfit.  Drop  flush  handles  are  used  on  both 
drawer  pulls  and  lock-guard  rods,  so  as  to  give  the  greatest  depth 
allowed  by  the  safe,  and  in  all  respects  cases  are  as  perfect  as  we  can 
make  them. 

32sl  Outfit.  Patent  Champion  single-door  safe,  34x27x20  in. 
14-drawer  case  of  mahogany  (drawers  fit  No.  33  cards),  complete  fittings, 
with  24,000  No.  33X  cards  (36,000  No.  33r  or  48,000  No.  33I  if  pre- 
ferred)       $325.00 

22s3.  Same  as  22si,  except  safe  is  fitted  with  a  20-drawer  case 
(drawers  fit  No.  32  cards),  complete  fittings,  and  35,000  No.  32X  cards 
(52,000  No.  32r  or  70,000  No.  32I  if  preferred)         .         .         $350.00 

22s3  Outfit.  Patent  Champion  double-door  safe,  44x28x20  in. 
20-drawer  case  of  mahogany  (drawers  fit  No.  33  cards),  complete 
fittings,  with  35,000  No.  33X  cards  (52,000  No.  33r  or  No.  33I  if  pre- 
ferred)          $425.00 

22s4.  Same  as  2252,  except  safe  is  fitted  with  28-drawer  case 
(drawers  fit  No.  32  cards),  holding  48,000  No.  32X  cards  (72,000  No.  32r 

or  96,000  No.  32I) $450.00 

Outfits  22s I  and  2,  with  double-door  safes,  are  $25.00  extra. 

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Safe  Outfit  No.  22sl.     Price 

See  page  27. 


$335.00 


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Safe  Outfit  >o.r22s3.     Price 


S425.00 


See  page  27. 


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Bases  for  outfits. 

To  secure  the  greatest  convenience  in  consulting  cards,  the  standard 
index  cases  are  made  the  hight  for  easy  reading  of  both  the  upper 
and  lower  drawers  when  case  is  on  a  base  or  table  of  the  proper  hight. 
No  one,  unless  compelled  by  limited  space,  is  willing,  after  any  expe- 
rience, to  consult  the  lower  drawer  stooping  over  or  the  upper  one 
standing  on  tiptoe. 

The  L.  B.  bases  are  substantial  cabinets,  giving  for  a  library  or  busi- 
ness house  needed  shelf  room  for  reference  books,  storage  of  cards  or 
other  materials,  and  a  stand  of  just  the  right  hight  for  easiest  consulta- 
tion of  all  the  cards.  Many  users  do  not  have  just  the  place  for  the 
index.  The  library  table  top  is  needed  for  other  uses,  besides  being 
a  trifle  low ;  the  revolving  bookcase  is  too  high  and  too  small  for  any 
except  the  single-tiered  case,  while  to  have  a  base  made  by  local 
workman  costs  one-half  more  than  the  standard  patterns,  made  in  large 
quantity  by  the  Bureau.  The  Library  Bureau  bases  will  be  found  a 
great  convenience,  and  worth  their  cost  for  other  uses. 

They  are  made  in  same  woods  as  the  cases,  and  in  all  respects  match 
them.     (See  following  cuts  for  prices.) 


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Cut  of  22UI  base  with  22q  outfit.     Price  combined,  $105.00. 

23ul  Base.  A  handsomely  finished  cabinet,  made  in  all  woods, 
to  match  in  finish  and  size  No.  22g  and  22q  outfits.  Paneled  on  all 
four  sides,  has  doors  hinged  to  close  against  the  ends,  so  as  to  be 
out  of  way  when  open  ;  adjustable  shelves,  and  fitted  with  patent  castors 
for  easy  moving.     The  standard  library  base.     Price       .         $25.00 


23u2  Base.     A  fine  finished,  strong  table  for  22g  and  q  outfits. 
In  walnut,  oak,  or  cherry.     Price §10.0O 

This  pattern  is  also  made  to  fit  22f  and  p  cases.     Price      .     .     9.00 


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23u3  Base.    For  22g  and  q  outfits.    Open  front  and  back,  thii 
ing  four  shelves,  90  cm.  (36  in.)  long,  for  reference  books.     Ends  are 
paneled  to  match  index  cases.    Walnut,  oak,  or  cherry.     Price,  $12.0O 


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23u4  Base.      Same  as  22U3,  except  shorter.     Fits  22f  and  p  outfits. 
Price $10.00 


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33u5  Base.  A  very  attractive  stand  for  22-0  and  e  outfits,  with 
shelving  for  a  few  of  the  most  used  reference  books.  Made  in  oak, 
walnut,  and  cherry.  All  are  fitted  with  handsome  brass  rods  on  sides. 
Price $7.50 


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CARD    SYSTEM    vs.    BLANK   BOOK    INDEXES. 

Every  one  who  handles  large  lists  of  addresses  or  keeps  in  con- 
venient order  miscellaneous  facts  knows  the  great  difficulties  involved. 
Ingenious  devices  have  been  invented,  and  wonderful  computations, 
made  as  to  the  possibilities  of  alfabetizing,  some  involving  the  close 
classification  of  a  million  names  from  directories.  Records  and  indexes- 
have  been  based  on  the  results.  But  fitting  these  calculations  to  some 
prospective  list  is  like  making  a  suit  of  men's  clothes  for  a  lo-year-old 
boy  in  anticipation  of  his  growing  to  the  form  and  size  prescribed. 
He  fails  to  do  so.  Arms  protrude,  space  is  in  the  wrong  place,  the 
coat  won't  button  ;  and  yet  the  chances  of  a  good  fit  were  better  than 
that  needs  will  agree  with  prescribed  space  in  these  inexpansive^ 
arbitrary  indexes.  Libraries  recognized  this  difficulty  in  their  work 
years  before  the  great  and  growing  records  of  commerce,  and  invented 
the  Card  Catalog  system  for  their  indexes.  Till  recently  its  use  has 
been  confined  to  them,  but  somehow,  with  the  customary  avidity  of 
commercial  life,  business  men  caught  the  idea,  and  without  the 
influences  of  active  propagation  have  to  a  wide  extent  adopted  it. 

Savings  banks  find  the  same  great  utility  and  convenience  in  it  as  a 
substitute  for  the  cumbersome  and  often  to  be  rewritten  blank  book 
index  of  depositors,  their  signatures  and  points  of  identification ;  large 
manufacturing  concerns  in  cataloging  patterns,  drawings,  keeping 
costs,  etc.  ;  railway  systems  in  keeping  brief  record  of  important  points 
in  their  history,  indexes  to  records,  lists  of  employes  ;  in  fact,  it  is  as. 
great  a  labor  saver  to  the  business  man  as  to  the  librarian. 

We  select  the  following  to  represent  the  experience  of  some  thou- 
sands of  users  of  the  L.  B.  Perfected  Card  Index,  and  attest  its. 
usefulness,  the  diversity  of  its  application,  and  how  it  has  been 
applied:  — 

From  G.  S.  Poole,  Sec.  Warren  Inst,   for  Savings,  Charlestown> 

We  have  used  the  card  system  since  1865  —  23  years !  for  indexing 
depositors'  names.  I  have  been  trying  to  get  up  my  courage  to  recom- 
mend the  use  of  cards  for  depositors'  accounts,  and  abandon  ledgers 
altogether.     I  believe  in  cards. 


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From  the  Provident  Institution  for   Savings,   Boston. 

We  are  using  cards  in  our  business  as  a  reference  file  of  depositors' 
signatures,  —  to  take  the  place  of  the  signature  book  used  by  savings 
banks  for  the  identification  of  depositors. 

The  file  was  started  three  years  ago  and  is  now  in  practical  daily 
use.  It  is  complete  so  far  as  it  applies  to  accounts  opened  since  it  was 
started,  and  includes  between  sixty  and  seventy  per  cent,  of  the  signa- 
tures of  the  older  open  accounts.  The  balance  come  in  slowly.  We 
have  a  sufficient  number  to  thoroughly  test  its  efficiency,  and  our 
experience  in  its  daily  use  is  perfectly  satisfactory.  It  proves  a  quicker, 
easier  mode  of  reference  than  the  signature  books,  and  is  preferred  by 
the  clerks  wherever  a  card  signature  has  been  taken.  Besides  there 
remains  the  crowning  advantage  of  elimination  of  signatures  of  closed 
accounts. 

On  opening  an  account  it  is  our  custom  to  take  the  depositor's  signa- 
ture and  description  in  a  signature  book  as  formerly.  While  the  pass 
book  is  being  prepared  a  second  signature  is  taken  on  a  card  of 
7.5x12.5  cm  size  and  standard  ruling,  which  has  the  number  of  the 
account  stamped  in  the  upper  left  hand  corner.  At  our  leisure  the 
description  is  copied  on  the  card  ;  it  is  carefully  compared  with  the 
book  and  filed  in  the  card  cabinet. 

The  signatures  of  the  older  depositors  are  taken  as  fast  as  they  come 
in  and  their  deposit  books  stamped  "card  sig.  taken,"  to  avoid  taking 
duplicates. 

The  closed  pass  books  of  each  day  are  used  as  guides  in  taking  out 
of  the  file  their  corresponding  signature  cards,  and  after  a  proper  exam- 
ination to  ensure  their  being  the  right  cards  they  are  destroyed.  You 
will  note  we  retain  the  signature  book  as  of  old,  because  it  gives  us  in 
the  most  compact,  perfect  form  a  record  of  all  who  have  ever  been 
depositors,  enabling  us  to  avoid  an  accumulation  of  cards  of  closed 
accounts.     The  signature  book  is  put  away  in  the  safe  when  filled. 

In  our  cabinets  the  cards  are  filed  numerically,  held  firmly  by  rods, 
and  prepared  for  quick  reference  by  the  insertion  of  guide  cards 
slightly  taller  than  the  signature  cards  and  stamped  with  the  number 
each  marks  off.     These  occur  at  intervals  of  fifty  cards. 

From  F.  E.  Granger,  Chief  Clerk  Eliot  Five-Cents  Savings  Bank, 
Boston. 

In  regard  to  the  card  index  we  purchased  of  you,  we  could  not  do 
business  with  any  comfort  without  it.  We  consider  it  a  perfect  index. 
It  is  a  great  labor-saving  device,  and  has  saved  us  many  a  weary  search 
for  a  depositor's  name.  Any  bank  once  using  it  would  never  be  with- 
out it.     I  think,  with  a  little  ingenuity,  it  could  be  made  to  last  forever. 


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practically.  I  have  explained  it  to  the  bank  commissioner  and  he 
thought  it  a  great  saving  of  time  and  labor.  You  may  refer  to  me  at 
any  time  for  its  good  points,  its  simplicity  and  durability. 

From  Oliver  P.  Miller,  Assistant  Cashier  W^illiamsburgh  Savings 
Bank,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

The  card  index  in  use  by  this  bank  gives  great  satisfaction  among 
our  employees,  both  in  filing  away  and  in  looking  up  an  account. 

From  the  first  day  of  this  month  up  to  the  20th  we  had  to  let  the 
indexing  go.  When  we  commenced  to  index  on  the  latter  day  we  had 
708  names,  and  the  cards  were  all  written  out  and  filed  on  the  afternoon 
of  the  2 1  St.  If  we  had  been  using  a  book  index  it  would  have  taken 
us  ten  days  to  have  done  the  same  work. 

We  are  more  than  satisfied  with  it,  and  the  more  we  use  the  better 
we  like  it.     We  do  not  believe  there  will  ever  be  anything  to  excel  it. 

From  L.  W.  Piper,  Secretary  Institution  for   Savings,  Newbury- 
port,  Mass. 

We  have  used  your  card  index  for  three  years  as  an  index  of  deposi- 
tors' accounts,  and  are  pleased  to  say  that  we  deem  it  superior  to  any 
book  index,  both  in  facility  of  posting  and  consulting.  We  are  already 
amply  repaid  for  the  labor  of  changing  from  the  book  system  which  we 
had  previously  used,  although  that  was  as  good  as  any  of  the  kind. 

From    Alfred   C.  Webster,    Treasurer   Provident    Institution    for 
Savings,  Amesbury,  Mass. 

The  card  index  which  you  furnished  me  some  three  months  ago  has 
been  completed  only  a  few  days,  and  its  utility  has  therefore  not  been 
proved  by  experience,  but  I  see  no  reason  yet  to  regret  having  adopted 
it,  and  if  the  system  has  any  faults  I  have  not  yet  discovered  them. 

From  Charles  E.  Sprague,  Secretary  Union  Dime   Savings  Insti- 
tution, Broadway,  32d  St.  and  Sixth  Av.,  New  York. 

I  regard  the  card  system  as  the  only  efficient  method  for  indexing 
alfabetically  the  depositors  of  a  savings  bank  or  similar  institution. 
The  faults  of  any  form  of  book-index,  however  ingeniously  subdivided, 
ar  three.  First,  imperfect  alfabetizing.  We  can  appreciate  this  by 
conceiving  of  the  city  directory  as  it  would  be  if  it  were  only  alfabetized 
as  far  as  the  fir.st  three  letters  of  the  surname.  Names  varying  as  to 
the  remaining  letters  and  as  to  forenames  would  be  at  random. 
Edward  Murgatroyd,  who  now  can  only  occupy  a  certain  line  in  the  N. 
Y.  Directory,  might  then  be  on  any  line  of  over  eleven  pages  of  Mur's. 
Second,  the  book  must  fill  up,  and  then  the  search  for  any  name  must 
be  prosecuted  in  several  places.  Third,  there  is  no  way  by  which  the 
"dead"  or  closed  account  names  can  be  removed,  so  as  to  confine  the 
search  to  open,  live  accounts. 


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From  E.   Wilder,   Secretary  and   Treasurer  Atchison,  Topeka  & 
*  Santa  Fe   Railroad   Company,   Topeka,   Kansas. 

I  have  found  the  card  catalogue  system  for  several  years  a  very 
convenient  method  of  indexing,  not  only  contracts  and  leases,  and 
numerous  documents  of  like  nature,  which  are  filed  in  my  office  as 
Secretary  of  the  company,  but  for  indexing  the  record  books  of  our 
various  organizations.  We  have  three  separate  indexes  of  our  records  — 
one  being  chronological  as  to  important  facts;  one  a  classified  index,  so 
that  all  action  of  Directors  bearing  upon  each  class  of  business  can  be 
brought  together  by  these  cards;  and  another  personal  index,  by  which 
the  mention  of  each  individual  in  the  records,  in  connection  with  his 
election  to  office  or  his  assignment  to  any  particular  duty,  can  be  shown. 

The  advantage  of  the  card  catalogue,  by  which  unlimited  extension 
of  the  index,  without  any  destruction  or  disarrangement  of  previous 
work,  can  be  made,  seems  to  me  too  patent  upon  its  face  to  need  any 
recommendation  stronger  than  a  mere  suggestion. 

From    J.    A.  Anderson,  Supt.   Pennsylvania  Railroad  Voluntary 
Relief  Department,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

I  have  found  the  card  catalogue  exceedingly  useful  as  an  index  for 
some  30,000  names  which  we  have  upon  our  records,  and  I  know  of 
nothing  which  would  serve  us  as  well.  I  am  also  using  it  for  indexing 
our  correspondence,  and  thus  far  have  found  it  entirely  satisfactory. 

From  G.  W.  Davenport,  of  the  Thomson-Houston  Electric  Co., 
Boston. 

It  gives  me  pleasure  to  testify  to  the  many  advantages  of  this  method 
of  cataloguing  or  indexing  in  manufacturing  and  business  houses. 
We  make  use  of  it  in  various  ways.  Employing,  as  we  do,  eighteen 
draftsmen,  the  accumulation  of  drawings,  tracings,  blue  prints,  etc.,  is 
large,  and  these  have  been  catalogued  and  numbered,  and  by  means  of 
the  card  system  catalogued  with  cross  indexes  in  such  a  way  as  to  ren- 
der it  easy  to  find  any  drawing,  whether  known  by  its  true  name  or  the 
class  of  work  under  which  it  comes,  date  of  its  completion  or  number. 
Again,  our  cost  clerk,  in  figuring  the  cost  of  the  multiplicity  of  small 
pieces  and  supplies  made,  each  of  which  has  its  number  in  our  factory, 
and  by  which  number  it  is  known  to  the  foremen  and  to  our  customers, 
makes  the  record  of  these  costs  on  the  cards  and  by  cross  indexing,  the 
last  determination  of  cost  may  be  found  either  by  reference  to  the  name 
of  the  article  or  its  well-known  number  as  contained  in  our  catalogue. 
Each  machine  which  we  manufacture  has  a  complete  record  kept  of  it 
—  its  performance  while  under  test,  the  date  of  its  shipment,  the  num- 
ber of  the  order  on  which  it  is  shipped,  the  point  to  which  it  is  shipped, 


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and  the  purchaser's  name  ;  so  that  should  any  part  be  desired  for  that 
machine  at  any  time,  by  reference  to  our  card  catalogue  we  are  enabled 
to  see  at  a  glance  the  make-up  of  the  machine  for  which  the  new  part 
is  needed. 

This  system  is  carried  out  still  further  by  taking  the  numbers  of 
the  various  parts  of  the  machine  and  giving  all  the  information  on  each 
card  that  is  contained  in  the  card  belonging  to  the  machine  itself,  so 
that  receiving  at  any  time  from  an  unknown  source  a  portion  of  a 
machine,  we  can  readily  determine  just  what  machine  it  went  out  in, 
what  its  behavior  was  while  at  the  factory,  what  tests  were  applied  to 
it,  and  the  way  in  which  it  withstood  them ;  in  fact,  obtain  a  complete 
history  of  the  article,  and  where  it  had  been  shipped.  We  also  use  the 
system  in  keeping  a  record  of  the  various  companies  organized  to  use 
our  system  of  lighting,  with  their  officers,  capital  stock,  and  such  other 
information  as  is  desired.  These  are  arranged,  cross  indexed  under 
companies,  states,  and  towns. 

I  regret  that  the  pressure  of  business  prevents  my  making  a  clearer 
and  better  explanation  of  the  way  in  which  we  make  use  of  the  card 
system.  Our  people  were  decidedly  averse  to  its  introduction,  and  it 
was  only  after  considerable  persuasion  that  thev  consented  to  permit 
me  to  use  it  at  all.  I  first  bought  500  cards  ;  our  next  purchase  was 
20,000 ;  and  if  I  am  not  mistaken,  we  have  repeated  our  second  pur- 
chase, and  I  believe  that  I  am  within  bounds  when  I  say  that  we  have 
in  use  to-day  something  like  50,000  cards. 

From    Thomas  B.   Wales,    Sec'y    Holstein-Friesian    Association 
of  America  (Iowa  City,  Iowa). 

In  regard  to  the  use  I  put  your  system  of  indexing,  will  say  that  my 
attention  was  first  drawn  to  it  in  the  library  of  the  Iowa  State  Univer- 
sity at  this  place  in  1882,  and  the  idea  of  using  it  in  the  keeping  of  the 
registry  of  our  cattle  for  the  Holstein-Friesian  Herd  Book  was  then  con- 
ceived. Each  animal  has  its  card,  on  which  is  given  the  name  and 
number  it  takes  in  the  herd  book,  with  the  number  of  its  sire  and  dam, 
date  of  birth,  name  of  its  breeder  and  owner  with  their  address.  Should 
the  ownership  change,  then  the  date  of  sale,  with  the  name  and  address 
of  its  new  owner,  is  written  on  the  next  unoccupied  line.  We  have 
now  in  use  about  forty  thousand  cards,  and  I  believe  it  is  the  most  per- 
fect way  of  indexing  names  which  have  to  be  continually  referred  to 
now  in  use.  We  are  now  using  about  ten  thousand  new  cards  per 
year,  which  henceforth  must  double  every  two  years. 

I  believe  I  am  the  first  to  put  your  system  to  use  in  the  keeping  of 
herd  book  registry,  and  would  advise  your  sending  descriptive  circulars 
to  the  ofifice  of  every  such  association,  feeling  confident  that  it  will  not 


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only  result  in  the  increase  of  your  business,  but  materially  aid  those  in 
charge  of  the  records  of  such  associations. 

From  Charles  J.  Harrah,  jr.,  Vice-President  Midvale  Steel  Com- 
pany, Nicetown,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

It  gives  us  pleasure  to  say  that  we  have  found  the  card  catalog  a 
great  labor-saving  machine,  and  its  practical  working  in  our  hammer 
shop  and  tire  mill  ofifices  has  proved  it  to  be  an  indispensable  system 
for  the  saving  of  time  as  well  as  labor.  We  have  been  able  to  keep 
more  accurate  records  and  to  find  them  with  greater  ease  than  under 
any  other  system  we  have  tried,  and  if  we  extend  our  plant  to  any  extent 
in  the  near  future,  shall  be  pleased  to  extend  also  the  use  of  the  card 
catalog. 

From  Ginn  &  Company,  Publishers  of  School  and  College  Text- 
Books,  Boston,  New  York  and  Chicago. 

The  card  catalogue  is  a  great  help  to  us.  We  use  it  in  a  variety  of 
ways  ;  for  keeping  record  of  copies  of  our  books  sent  as  samples,  for 
keeping  the  subscription  accounts  of  several  journals  which  we  publish, 
for  filing  copies  of  testimonials,  and  even  in  one  department  as  a 
substitute  for  a  small  ledger.  We  consider  the  idea  a  very  valuable 
one,  and  shall  probably  make  even  farther  use  of  it  in  the  future. 
From  Guild  &  Lord,  Publishers  Textile  Manfg.  W^orld,  Boston. 

We  have  one  of  your  card  catalogues  in  use,  and  find  that  it  is  ex- 
ceedingly convenient,  and  well  suited  to  our  purpose. 

We  use  it  for  referring  readily  to  a  list  of  some  twenty-five  or  thirty 
thousand  names,  and  it  answers  the  purpose  better  than  any  other 
method  known  to  us.  For  keeping  a  subscription  list  in  a  neat  manner, 
and  arranged  in  perfect  alphabetical  order,  we  consider  it  extremely 
well  adapted. 

From  Massachusetts  Title  Insurance  Company,   Boston. 

We  use  a  card  catalogue  for  a  locality  index,  by  street  names,  of 
titles  examined,  as  well  as  for  an  alphabetical  list  of  persons  whose  titles 
this  company  has  insured. 


We  shall  be  pleased  to  give  additional  information  to  any  one  in- 
terested, as  well  as  the  benefit  of  our  experience  in  adapting  the  system 
to  any  required  use.  It  is  an  undoubted  certainty  that  the  card  index 
is  rapidly  superceding  the  old  form  where  large  and  complex  lists  are 
maintained.  To  those  adopting  it,  or  perfecting  a  crude  form  already 
adopted,  we  offer  the  results  of  years  of  experience  and  study.  Cor- 
respondence SOLICITED. 

LIBRARY    BUREAU,    BOSTON, 

Manufacturers  and  dealers  in  office  and  library  labor-saving  fittings  and  supplies. 


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Users. 

We  name  from  among  many,  the  following  institutions  and  representative  houses  using 
the  card  index  in  business  life.  To  enumerate  the  libraries  using  it  would  be  ec]uivalent 
to  a  directory  of  the  live  libraries  of  the  country.  These  will  suffice  to  show  the  system 
is  already  accepted  to  a  wide  extent. 

Chicago,  Burlington  &  Quincy  Railroad,  Chicago,  111. 

Offices  at  Keokuk,  la. 
Union  Pacific  Railroad,  Office,  Boston. 
Atchison,  To[ieka  &  Santa  Fe  Railroad,  Topeka,  Kan. 
Pennsylvania  Railroad  Voluntary  Relief  Association,  Cleveland,  O. 

"  "  Trenton,  N.  J. 

"  Wilmington  &  Delaware  Railroad,  Wilmington,  Del. 

Lehigh  Valley  Railroad  Company,  Philadelphia. 
American  'J'elephone  &  Telegraph  Co.,  i8  Cortlandt  St.,  New  York  City.     One   index  for 

reports,  another  for  indexing  correspondence. 
Provident  Institution  for  Savings,  Boston. 
Suffolk  Savings  Bank,  Boston. 
Home         "  " 

No.  End    " 

Safe  Deposit  &  Trust  Company,  Boston. 
Eliot  Five  Cent  Savings  Bank,  Roxbury  District,  Boston. 
Warren  Institution  for  Savings,  Charlestown  "  " 

Institution  for  Savings,  Newburyport,  Mass. 
Provident  Institution  for  Savings,  Amesbury,  Mass. 
Citizens'  Savings  Bank,  Fall  River,  Mass. 
Florence      "  "         Florence,        " 

Five  Cent    "  "         Plymouth,      " 

Cambridgeport  Savings  Bank,  Cambridgeport,  Mass. 
East  Cambridge  Savings  Bank,  East  Cambridge,  Mass. 
Worcester  County  Institution  for  Savings,  Worcester,  Mass. 
Salem  Savings  Bank,  Salem,  Mass. 
Haverhill  Savings  Bank,  Haverhill,  Mass. 
Portland  Savings  Bank,  Portland,  Me. 
National  Bank,  Middleboro,  Mass. 
Eutaw  Savings  Bank,  Baltimore,  Md. 
Provident  Institution  for  Savings,  Baltimore,  Md. 
Central  Savings  Bank,  Baltimore,  Md. 
Hopkins  Place  Savings  Bank,  Baltimore,  Md. 
Metropolitan  "  "  " 

Williamsburg        "  "       Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

East  Brooklyn       " 

Bank  for  Savings,  Bleekcr  St.,  New  York  City. 
Union  Dime  Savings  Institution,  "       "         " 
United  States  Savings  Bank,         "       "         " 
Institution  for  Savings,  Providence,  R.  I. 
Western  Savings  Fund  Society,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Land  Title  and  Trust  Company,  "  " 


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Paterson  Savings  Institution,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

William  Sellers  &  Co.,  Philadelphia. 

Midvale  Steel  Company,  Nicetown,  Pa. 

Southwark  Foundry  and  Machine  Company,  Philadelphia. 

Link  Belt  Engineering  Company,  Nicetown,  Pa. 

Hendrick  Manufacturing  Company,  Carbondale,  Pa. 

Fore  River  Engine  Company,  Weymouth,  Mass. 

Bethlehem  Iron  Company,  South  Bethlehem,  Pa. 

Thomson-Houston  Electric  Company,  Boston. 

Neverslip  Horse  Shoe  Company,  Boston. 

Daft  Electric  Light  Company,  New  York  City. 

Latrobe  Iron  and  Steel  Works,  Latrobe,  Pa. 

Small  Tool  Department,  Pratt  &  Whitney  Co.,  Hartford,  Conn. 

Curry  Manufacturing  Company,  Chicago,  111. 

B.  F.  Sturtevant,  Boston.     Blower  works. 

E.  W.  Eckert,  civil  engineer,  45  Broadway,  New  York  City. 

George  S.  Morison,  civil  engineer,  "The  Rookery,"  Chicago,  111. 

E.  D.  Leavit,  civil  engineer,  Cambridgeport,  Mass. 

American  Aberdeen  Angus  Breeders  Association,  Iowa  City,  la.     Herd  book  register. 

Holstein  Friesian  Association,  Iowa  City,  la.     Herd  book  register. 

American  Jersey  Cattle  Club,  New  York  City.      "         "  " 

The  Industrial  Information  Company,  New  York  City.     Subscription  list. 

The  King's  Daughters,  New  York  City.     Subscription  list. 

Guild  &  Lord,  Boston.     Subscription  list. 

New  England  Hospital,  Boston. 

Johns  Hopkins  Hospital,  Baltimore,  Md.,  for  list  of  i)atients. 

Bureau  of  Labor  and  Statistics,  Boston. 

Depart,  of  Outdoor  Poor,  State  of  Mass.,  Boston,    )   for  an  index  of  the   poor  of   the  State 

Associated  Charities,  Boston,  \  and  City. 

Barnstable  County  Register  of  Deeds,  Barnstable,  Mass.     Index  to  Grantees  and  Grantors. 

Board  of  Health,  State  of  Mass. 

Board  of  Lunacy  and  Charity,  State  of  Mass. 

Missouri  Supreme  Court,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

City  Engineer,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

Prang  Educational  Company,  Boston. 

Silver  Burdett  &  Co.,  Boston,  publishers. 

Ginn  &  Co.,  publishers,  Boston. 

Meyrowitz  Bros.,  New  York  City,  opticians. 

Massachusetts  Title  Insurance,  Boston. 

Forest  Hills  Cemetery,  Jamaica  Plain,  Mass. 

Home  Market  Club,  Boston,  Mass. 

New  Jersey  Title  and  Abstract  Company,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

U.  S.  Military  Service  Institute,  Governor's  Island,  N.  Y. 

Doliber  Goodale  &  Co.,  Boston. 

Coffin  Devoe  &  Co.,  Chicago. 

Boston  Gas  Light  Co.,  Boston. 


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33.  Trjiys.  A  very  great  convenience,  either  used  alone  or  in 
working  over  cards  before  putting  them  in  the  drawers.  One  who  has 
used  them  will  never  be  without.  With  or  without  covers,  and  with  or 
without  partitions.  The  covers  keep  out  much  dust,  but  add  to  cost, 
and  are  less  convenient  for  current  desk  work.  For  small  card  index 
outfits  covers  are  best.  The  partitions  serve  to  separate  the  contents 
into  five  distinct  boxes.  This  has  the  advantage  over  guides  of  leaving 
the  cards  loosely  arranged,  so  that  the  eye  often  sees  the  exact  card 
wanted,  without  aid  from  the  fingers.  Where  covers  are  not  used, 
trays  two-thirds  hight  of  card  are  better,  as,  while  they  hold  the  cards 
equally  well,  it  is  much  easier  to  handle  and  to  read  them  when  they 
project  above  the  sides,  and  the  light  also  reaches  them  much  better. 

I.  size,    5^  X  13  X  21  cm  (2x5x8  in.). 

Handsomely 
Wood  Covered  Finished 

WITH  Paper.  Tin.  Antique  Oak. 

231,  plain $0.35  $0.40            $0.75 

23J,  with  5  divisions 40  .60               1.00 

23J2,  with  5  divisions,  Yi  hight  .     .           .40  .60                  .90 

23k,  with  covers .60 

23I,  with  divisions  and  covers     .     .  .75 

P.  size,  8  X  13  X  26  cm  (3x5x10  in.). 

23P,  plain $0.30  $0.50            $0.75 

23q,  with  5  divisions .40  .75                1.00 

23r,  with  covers .75 

23s,  with  divisions  and  covers     .     .  1.00 

See  page  19  (under  No.  22)  for  description  of  card  index  outfits  in 
trays. 

34.  Card  Index  Fittings.  These  are  described  under  No.  22. 
We  give  here,  under  proper  catalog  number,  list  and  price  of  the 
separate  fittings  used  in  the  complete  outfits.     (See  p.  14  and  15.) 

34al.  Blocks.  Size  for  No.  32  cards.  Sold  in  pairs,  the  front 
and  back  being  at  a  different  angle.     Price,  5c.  each. 

34a3.  Size  for  No.  33  cards,  5c.  each.  Both  sizes  are  sent  without 
dowels,  unless  they  are  specially  ordered. 

34el.     Zinc  Guides.     Size  for  No.  32  cards.    Price,  $2.50  per  100. 

34e3.     Same  size  for  No.  33  cards.     Price,  $3.00  per  100. 

34fl.  Bristol  Guides.  Size  for  No.  32  cards.  Cut  in  half, 
third,  and  fifth  lengths.     $5.00  per  1,000. 

34f3.     Same.     Size  for  No.  33  cards.     Price,  $6.00  per  1,000. 

34f4  and  5.  A  to  Z  Guides.  Lettered  from  a  to  z,  same  as 
used  in  No.  22c  i  and  22C2  outfits.  These  are  on  very  heavy  bristol,  cut 
so  as  to  read  a,  b,  c,  d,  etc.,  in  sequence  without  one  standing  front  of 
the  other.  Made  to  order,  with  any  lettering  or  marking.  Prices,  2d^i\y 
bristol,  a  to  z,  index,  size  32,  25c.  ;  24f5,  bristol,  a  to  z,  index,  size 
33.  25c. 


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24:g.     Guide  Label  Ink.     Per  bottle,  25c. 

24:1.    Lock  Guard  Kods.     Price,  25c.  each. 

24k.  Locking  Attachment.  A  handsome  bronze  bar  in  front 
of  each  tier  of  drawers,  with  lock.  Can  be  removed  without  disfiguring 
the  case,  and  readily  applied  when  wanted.  Price,  Locking  Attach- 
ment for  22a,  e,  i,  or  o,  $2.00  each  ;  22f  and  p,  $3.00  each;  22g  and  q, 
$5.00  each. 

24:U.  Label  Holders.  Made  in  four  sizes,  of  bronze,  handsomely 
finished,  fitting  cards  2x5  and  2x7)^  cm,  at  15c.  each;  cards 
2xi2>^  and  5  X  7>^  cm,  at  20c.  each.  The  2x5  are  used  regularly 
on  card  index  cases,  the  7^  x  5  on  filing  boxes,  etc. 

34v.  Labels.  Fitting  above  holders.  Plain  2x5,  2  x  73^,  2  x  12^ 
cm  at  IOC  per  100,  5  x  y^  cm  at  15c.  per  100. 

Printed  labels  for  card  index  outfits  in  sets  for  the  different  cases. 
Price  per  set,  a,  e,  i,  o,  15c. ;  p  and  f,  25c.  ;  g  and  q,  50c. 


25b.  Slip  Trays.  Small  trays  for  holding  5x5  and  5  x  7)4  call 
slips,  so  much  used  for  mem's,  and  in  very  small  libraries  for  charging 
loans.  For  the  5  x  yj4  cm  slip  they  are  made  in  oak  and  tin  ;  for  the 
5x5  cm,  in  tin  only.  Each  compartment  is  5)^  wide  x  2  cm  long.  The 
following  fit  5  X  7^  slips  :  — ■ 

25bl.       5  compartment  tray,     5  x  i,  tin       .         .        .         .         .        .         .         .40 

25b2.     10  "■  "        5.X2  " 65 

25b3.    10  "  "      lox  I   "......       .       .65 

251>4.    20  "  "      10x2  " .75 

25b5.      s  "  "       5x1,  oak .       .75 

For  5x5  cm  slips,  order  trays  of  above  numbers,  du^  two-tJiirds  JiigJit. 


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25a.     Sloping  Slip  Case.     A  series  of  20  compartment,  movable 


tin    trays, 
tight-fitting 


held  at 
dust 


the  proper  angle 
cover.       Devised 


by    handsome 
for    charging 


wood  case,  with 
loans,  indexing, 
and  similar  work 
where  many  slips 
are  to  be  arranged 
or  referred  to.  See 
Library  Journal^ 
vol.  3,  p.  287,  and 
vol.  4,  p.  14,  for 
full  description. 
Also,  vol.  3,  p.  370,  for  another  of  the  many  possible  useful  applica- 
tions. It  is  adapted  to  alfabetical  or  class  indexing,  to  charging  by 
book,  reader,  date,  shelves,  classification,  or  length  of  loan.  In  charg- 
ing books  it  is  a  constant  table  of  circulation,  showing  what  is  out  on 
each  subject  ;  e.  g.  the  5th  column  might  be  Science,  the  4th  box 
Chemistry.  A  glance  at  this  box  tells  where  every  chemical  book  can 
be  found,  and  how  many  are  in  use.  The  boxes  rise  above  each  other 
so  that  the  head  line  of  each  outside  slip  serves  as  a  label,  being  always 
in  sight.  (See  No.  34  L.  B.  Catalog  for  charging  slips  fitting  this  case.) 
Thus  each  column  is  complete  in  itself,  and  movable.  In  charging  by 
dates  the  left  hand  is  used  for  "to-day."  The  right-hand  column  is 
"over  due."  The  whole  series  is  slid  one  to  the  right  each  day,  allow- 
ing the  newly  emptied  column  to  be  inserted  at  the  head,  thus  saving 
all  transfer  of  slips.  Extra  columns  are  usually  wanted  for  books  at 
the  bindery,  "lost  or  missing,"  "recommended,"  etc.,  etc.  There  is 
room  to  label  each  of  the  boxes,  and  constant  use  will  be  found  for 
the  extra  ones.  We  make  to  order  slip  cases  with  any  number  of 
boxes,  and  to  fit  any  size  of  slip  or  card. 

The  charge  is  made  on  a  slip  of  manilla  or  other  paper,  size  5x5  cm 
(2x2  in.)  or  5x75^  cm.  First   the  number  of  the  book,  then  the 

borrower's  number  and  date.  The  slips  are  arranged  consecutively  by 
book  number  in  the  trays,  each  day's  circulation  occupying  one  tray. 
Libraries  open  every  day  in  the  week  require  the  15-tray  case,  those 
three  or  four  days,  the  lo-tray,  and  those  only  two  days  the  five-tray 
charging  case.  Each  tray  will  hold  2,000  slips,  tho  more  convenient 
with  half  that  number. 

PRICES. 

15-section,  charging  case  complete       .         .         .         $25.00 
10         "  .<<...  ...  15.00 

5  "  ««  u  «  ...  10.00 

The  15-section  cases  are  fittted  with  3  drawers  beneath  the  trays, 
giving  space  for  a  card  catalog  of  3,000  cards,  or  for  the  storage  of 
charging  slips.  This  with  the  strong  wood  dust  cover  makes  this 
outfit  a  most  complete  one.  No  other  charging  system,  except  the  now 
discarded  ledger,  has  had  so  wide  adoption. 


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Stamps  and  Dates. 

Ij.  B.  Dates.  In  library  work  dates  are  constantly  used  and  often 
in  places  (e.  g.  on  borrowers'  or  other  cards  of  the  charging  system) 
where  space  is  limited,  and  the  need  of  quick  work  makes  it  difficult  to 
get  the  date  in  the  space  assigned.  The  system  of  date  abbreviations 
devised  by  Melvil  Dewey  in  1 878  has  proved  its  claim  good  to  be  the 
briefest  possible  without  new  signs  and  with  perfect  freedom  from 
ambiguity,  and  it  is  clear  to  those  who  see  it  for  the  first  time. 

The  common  plan  of  using  numbers  for  the  month  should  be  abol- 
ished, as  about  half  the  world  reads  2/3  as  Feb.  3d  and  the  other  half 
as  2d  of  March  ;  and  each  stoutly  insists  that  to  read  it  the  other  way 
is  a  blunder.  Taking  the  average  of  the  year  the  L.  B.  dates  are 
shorter  and  free  from  all  danger  of  mistake.  The  series  for  the 
months  is  — 

Ja     F     Mr     Ap     My     Je     Jl     Ag     S      O     :N^     D 

The  date  is  written  with  day,  month,  and  year  in  logical  order,  and, 
as  the  letter  separates  the  figures,  no  lines  or  periods  are  needed ;  e.  g. 
3  F  89  is  3d  of  Feb.  1889. 

For  convenience,  speed,  and  chiefly  for  legibility,  dates  should  be 
stamped  in  colored  ink  instead  of  written.  We  have  had  moulds  made 
for  the  above  system,  and  furnish  it  with  all  our  daters  in  place  of  the 
old  abbreviations,  unless  the  latter  are  explicitly  ordered. 

Price,  26a,  L.  B.  System,  Rubber  Dates.  Days,  months, 
and  years  complete  in  box  with  forceps,  40c.  per  set. 


26d.  Lever  Self-Inker.  This  patent  lever  self-inking,  dating 
and  printing  stamp,  has  altogether  a  new  and  different  principle  of 
action.     By  a  simple,  easy  motion  the  lever  is  brought  forward,  carrying 


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the  die  from  the  inked  cushion  to  the  plate  on  which  the  impression  is 
made.  It  springs  back  to  place  automatically,  and  all  is  done  without 
noise  or  jar,  and  with  greater  speed  than  any  self-inker  we  know  of. 
Its  construction  is  simple,  and  involves  less  wear  and  friction  than  other 
stamps.  A  very  important  feature  is  the  interchangeable  dies.  One  can 
use  as  many  different  dies  as  he  chooses  in  the  same  mechanism, 
either  with  or  without  dates.     The  change  can  be  made  in  a  second. 

For  library  dating  we  have  the  stamp  fitted  with  gage  for  register- 
ing in  small  spaces,  like  those  on  a  borrower's  card,  dates  only  being 
used  in  the  die.  These  are  as  easily  changed  as  in  the  cheap  pad 
stamp,  while  the  gage  and  die  can  be  immediately  removed  to  give 
place  to  another  die,  if  wished. 

PRICES. 

36dl.     Lever  Self-inker,  fitted  with  dating  die,  box  of  metal- 
bodied  dates,  and  library  gage $8.50 

2Gd3.     Same,  with  only  printing  die,  no  dates  or  gage      .  7.50 

Extra  dies,  either  solid  or  mortised  for  dates,  cost  ;$i.2  5  extra. 


2Ge.  Self-Inking'  Library  Dater.  These 
were  the  first  dating  stamps  with  rubber  type 
offered  to  libraries,  and  are  undoubtedly  in  use 
today  in  more  of  them  than  any  other  form.  They 
are  durable,  simple,  and  easily  cared  for,  but  are 
not  as  noiseless  as  the  Lever  Stamp.  Fitted  with 
gages  for  stamping  in  exact  spaces,  and  supplied 
with  complete  set  of  L.  B.  Dates,  for  $6.00. 


3Gf.  Self-Inkers.  Used  either  for  printing 
or  dating.  Have  great  advantages  over  the  platform 
stamps.  May  be  used  on  books  as  well  as  on  cards  or 
single  sheets.  For  a  slight  extra  charge  a  die  with 
any  words  wished  can  be  put  on  any  of  these  daters,  so 
to  stamp  at  the  same  time  with  the  dates.  Complete 
with  L.  B.  Dates. 

PRICES. 

3x3  cm  plate $3.50 

3  X  5  cm      " 4. 50 


SGg-.     Pad  Dater.     Hand  stamp.     Most  compact,  and  admits  of 


dating  in  inner  margin  of  books,  etc. 
ink  pad,  75c. 


Complete,  with  dates,  pallet,  and 


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2Gh.  Pencil  Dater.  A  movable  pad 
dater  attached  to  a  lead  pencil ;  a  slight 
motion  of  the  hand  stamps  the  date  much 
plainer  than  it  can  be  written,  without  re- 
moving the  hand  from  the  pencil.  Of  great 
service  at  the  loan  desk,  where  books  must 
be  charged  rapidly.  Devised  at  the  Milwau- 
kee Public  Library,  and  adopted  by  many 
others. 

Price,  dater  and  L.  B.  dates,  complete,  75c. 

3612.    L.   B.    Accession    and   Numbering   Stamp.     Used 

in  library  work  for  registering  the  accession  number  in  books,  on  cards, 

and  elsewhere,  and   in   banks  and  commercial   offices  for   numbering 

checks,  stock  certificates,  etc.  This 
machine  is  very  exact  in  its  operation. 
The  figures  shift  automatically  one 
number  higher  at  each  impression,  as 
required  for  consecutive  numbering  or 
paging,  or  it  can  be  instantly  adjusted 
to  print  each  number  twice,  or  to 
repeat  the  same  number  indefinitely. 
Made  specially  for  us.  We  recommend 
them  as  the  best  obtainable. 

Selection   can    be   made   from    the 
following  face  type  :  — 

a)  JV91234567890 


e)  JV?1234567890 
f)  JV§1234567890 

^)  JVol234567890 
'•)  JV21234567890 

PRICES. 
4-wheel  Machine,  numbering  from  i  to     9999,       .  $25.00 

5-wheel                                         "        "     99999.       •         •  30.00 

6-wheel                                          "        "  999999,       .         .  35.00 

2613.  D.  C  Numbering'  Stamp.  For  users  of  the  Decimal 
Classification  a  special  stamp  has  been  made,  providing  for  two  deci- 
mals ;  i.  e.  for  five  figures  of  the  classification.  Used  for  printing  the 
class  numbers  on  cards,  book  plates,  and  labels.  It  has  not  only  proved 
a  genuine  labor-saver,  but  adds  uniformity  and  legibility  to  the  catalog. 
Price,  26i3  5-wheel,  D.  C.  Stamp $30.00 


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2Gj.  Book  Nuinber  Stamp.  A  three-wheel  stamp,  made 
specially  for  the  Cutter  notation.  Two  stamps  are  required,  one  giving 
the  alphabet  A-M,  the  other  N-Z,  in  combination  with  the  places  of 
figures.     Price,  three-wheel  stamp,  $25. 

36ni.    Embossing  Stamp. 

Needed  to  mark  the  name  and 
place  of  the  library  on  the  title 
pages  and  all  plates,  maps,  and 
inserts  not  printed  on  the  regular 
forms,  and  therefore  liable  to  be 
removed.  If  the  stamp  is  prop- 
erly made  it  is  impossible  to  iron 
out  its  impression  so  that  it  can- 
not be  detected  if  the  sheet  is 
held  up  to  the  light  and  the  broken  fibres  examined.  A  rubber  stamp 
used  to  mark  titles  and  plates  is  apt  to  stain,  blot,  or  offset ;  or,  if  an 
ink  that  acts  like  a  paint  instead  of  a  dye  is  used,  after  many  years  it 
can  be  removed  with  an  ordinary  eraser.  Safety  and  appearance  both 
require  the  raised  letters  of  the  seal  press.  We  recommend  plain 
gothic  letters  for  name  and  location  of  library,  avoiding  fancy  types 
and  border  lines.     (See  Library  Notes,  p.  27,  vol.  i.)     Price,  $5.00. 

36iil.  Hingecl-Cover  Desk  Pad.  The  inking  cushions  are 
made  of  felt  covered  with  fine  Farmer's  satin,  and  enclosed  in  an 
enameled  iron,  dust-proof  case,  the  top  of  which  is  so  hinged  as  to 
swing  back  to  a  stop.  It  opens  or  closes  by  the  touch  of  one  finger, 
and  requires  no  extra  space  when  open.  The  bottoms  are  lined  to 
prevent  scratching  the  desk. 

Price,  3x4  in.,  60c.  14x5  in.,  75c.  ;  35^  x  5>^  in.,  75c. 

36n3.  Gelatine  Stamp  Pad.  This  is  gelatinized  ink,  in  a  tin 
box  with  cover,  and  has  one  layer  of  thin  fabric  drawn  over  its 
surface.  This  is  constantly  kept  moist  with  ink  by  absorption  from 
the  elastic  cake,  so  that  it  is  always  ready  to  properly  ink  the  face  of 
a  rubber  stamp.     In  red,  violet,  blue,  green,  and  black. 

Price,  214:  X  3 >^  in.,  30c.  ;  2^  X4^  in.,  40c.  ;  3^^  x6  in.,  60c. 

26n3.  Stamp  Ink.  P^or  use  in  self-inking  rubber  stamps,  and 
for  re-inking.     >^-oz.  bottle,  15c.  ;   i  oz.,  25c. ;  2  oz.,  40c. 

The  metal  letters  of  the  numbering  machines  require  a  special  ink, 
which  we  furnish  at  30c.  per  bottle.  , 

We  have  every  facility  for  furnishing  any  pattern  of  rubber  or  metal 
stamp,  and  in  any  form  now  made.  Full  catalog  of  self-inking  dating 
and  printing,  ribbon,  numbering,  rubber  pad,  and  embossing  stamps, 
together  with  list  of  metal-bodied  type  and  pellets,  stamp  ink,  and 
pads,  will  be  sent  on  application. 


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Book  Supports. 


Every  library  learns  by  sad  experience  how  important  a  factor  they 
are  in  preserving  bindings,  keeping  the  shelves  sightly,  and  books 
upright.  Every  bookowner  has  trouble  from  books  dropping  over  on 
their  sides  or  tipping  part  way.  Many  modern  books  have  covers  so 
thin  that  they  are  little  better  than  flexible  leather  or  stiff  paper,  and 
unless  braced  they  "  squash  down  "  as  does  an  unsupported  pamflet. 
Every  binder  is  largely  indebted  to  the  carelessness  of  bookowners 
in  this  respect.  Books  half  tipped  over  soon  have  the  threads  broken, 
the  binding  is  ruined,  and  must  be  replaced.  If  the  threads  are 
strong,  the  book  may  stand  the  strain,  but  become  so  warped  that  it 
can  never  be  straightened.  To  avoid  these  evils,  scores  of  devices  have 
been  made,  tried,  and  rejected  as  not  worthy  adoption;  unsatisfactory 
in  working,  unsightly  on  shelves,  taking  up  room  needed  for  books, 
heavy,  bulky,  clumsy,  with  springs  constantly  getting  out  of  order, 
adapted  to  only  one  use  or  to  only  one  thickness  of  shelf,  and  too 
expensive  for  wide  use.     The  want  has  led  to  many  efforts  to  supply  it. 

Our  first  book  braces,  copied  from  the  Boston  Public  Library,  were 
cubes  of  wood  about  1 5  cm  on  each  edge,  and  cut  thru  diagonally. 
These  took  much  room,  and  were  easily  moved  from  lack  of  weight. 
After  these  came  the  pressed  brick,  covered  with  paper.  This  took  less 
room  and  held  the  books  better ;  but  they  were  dropped  and  broken,  or 
broke  something  else,  including  the  toes  of  attendants,  were  clumsy  on 
shelves  and  off,  and  would  not  hold  up  tall  books.  Some  to  this  day  use 
these  bricks,  and  say  that  the  space  taken  is  not  a  strong  objection, 
because  if  there  is  space  on  the  shelf  it  makes  no  difference,  and  if  there 
is  no  space,  then  the  brace  is  unnecessary.  They  forget  that  when  the 
shelf  is  filled  the  brick  must  be  taken  out  and  put  somewlicrc  to  store 
it,  and  that  two  books  will  go  anywhere  that  one  brick  can  be  put. 

After  successive  experiments  the  supports  now  recommended  by  the 
Bureau  were  devised,  and  not  only  have  to  a  very  large  extent  replaced 
the  crude  forms  in  use,  but  in  these  improved  patterns  have  been  found 
such  an  economy  as  greatly  to  increase  the  general  use  of  supports. 

The  three  candidates  for  favor  —  the  L.  B.,  Crocker,  and  Buffalo  — 
"have  individual  merits,  not  common  to  all.  For  8°  volumes,  the  L.  B. 
has  the  widest  use,  while  for  folios  the  Crocker  will  be  found  most 
•effective.  The  Buffalo  support's  principle  of  action  is  much  the  same  as 
the  L.  B.,  and  has  the  advantage  of  not  disappearing  among  the  books, 
"but  the  disadvantage  of  taking  more  space  on  a  full  shelf,  of  compelling 
the  shelves  to  be  grooved  specially,  and  cannot  be  used  to  support 
"books  on  counters  and  tables,  as  can  the  L.  B.  Each  library  will  do 
well  to  test  the  different  kinds  for  themselves.  The  Bureau  offers 
sample  lots  for  a  month's  trial. 


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Two    L.    B.    USED   AS   AOJL'STABLE    BoOK    RaCK. 


L.  B.  Support  on  a  Shelf. 


28a.  L.  B.  Book  Support.  This  was  the  first  satisfactory  sup- 
port devised,  has  been  longest  on  trial,  and  its  wide  and  ever-increasing 
use  attests  its  efficiency.  It  serves  not  only  for  books 
and  pamflets  on  the  shelves,  but  in  pairs  the  two 
supports  make  a  perfect  temporary  shelf  on  table,  floor, 
or  ledge  —  indeed,  anywhere,  of  any  desired  length, 
and  serve  equally  well  to  hold  upright  a  single  pamflet 
or  a  very  considerable  library.  This  quality  makes  it 
the  best  support  for  office  and  home  use.  Thus  is  supplied  a  want 
often  felt  in  every  room  where  books  are  kept  or  handled. 


Description.  The  long  plate  on  the  shelf  is  held  firmly  in  place 
by  the  weight  of  the  books  upon  it.  The  shorter  plate  gives  to  the 
face  which  holds  the  books  upright  a  spring,  entirely  lacking  in  all 
supports  previously  used. 

It  is  exceedingly  simple.  There  are  no  springs,  screws,  or  joints  ta 
get  out  of  order,  or  to  injure  fine  bindings  by  scratches.  It  is  a  single 
piece  of  iron,  of  simple  shape,  taking  only  the  space  of  a  few  leaves  on 
shelf  or  table,  so  that  greater  durability  is  impossible.  It  packs  in 
least  space,  nesting  together,  so  that  ten  take  no  more  room  than  one 
of  the  old  supports. 


<r:;^- 


Two  clistinct  vises.  Singly,  the  best  known  device  to  keep 
books  upright  on  shelves.  In  pairs,  the  best  adjustable  shelf  ever 
made.  The  tongues  just  slip  thru  the  opening,  so  that  two  supports 
will  hold  firmly  upright  a  single  sheet  of  paper  or  a  score  of  books. 
Each  support  makes  a  firm  end  for  the  column  of  books  between 
them. 

Sample  lOO  sent  on  trial  to  any  library,  subject  to  return  if  not  fully 
satisfactory. 

Price,  20c.  each $1.80  for  10 $16.00  for  100. 

Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston,  Sole  Manufacturers. 


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28c.  Crocker  Book  Brace.  The  Crocker  Library  Rook  Brace 
IS  a  i^late  of  wood  8  cm  wide,  i  cm  thick,  and  17  or  26  cm  long,  of  beech, 
with  edges  rounded  and  surfaces  nicely  finished,  so  that  nothing  can 
injure  the  finest  binding.  A  fine  steel  spring,  attached  by  screws  and 
nuts  in  a  slot,  is  adjusted  so  that  the  length  from  tip  of  spring  to  foot 
of  brace  is  just  owQ-ha/f  incJi  more  than  the  space  between  shelves 
where  it  is  to  be  used.  The  foot  of  the  brace  is  placed  against  the 
books  with  the  spring  outward.  On  raising  it  to  a  vertical  position, 
the  tips  of  the  spring  engage  the  under  side  of  the  shelf  above,  effect- 
ually preventing  any  forward  thrust  of  the  books.  The  spring  is 
slightly  curved,  so  that  it  is  placed  in  position  with  perfect  ease,  allows 
the  books  to  be  removed  in  front  of  it  without  resistance,  and  can  be 
moved  toward  the  books  to  fill  any  spaces  with  the  case  of  an  ordinary 
book.  It  holds  the  books  firmly  at  the  top,  where  a  small  force  is  so 
much  more  effective  than  a  large  one  nearer  the  bottom,  and  supports 
with  rigid  resistance  any  column  of  books,  even  the  tallest  folio  as 
firmly  as  it  does  an  octavo,  a  thing  impossible  with  any  other  brace  on 
the  market. 

As  most  practical  evidence,  wc  quote  from  Mr.  C:  A.  Cutter,  Libra- 
rian of  the  Boston  Athenaeum  :  — 

"  I  have  been  using  the  Crocker  book  support  for  octavos  over  a 
year,  and  am  gradually  substituting  them  for  the  '  Economy  book 
support ; '  i.  e.  the  iron  brace  now  called  the  L.  B.  Lately  I  have  had 
some  made  for  folios,  in  two  sizes,  the  wood  being  41  and  46  cm  long. 
I  find  they  work  perfectly  on  shelves  where  the  '  Economy '  supports 
have  proved  utterly  useless  on  account  of  the  weight  of  the  folios  being 
too  much  for  them  and  bending  the  iron." 

A  sample  lot  of  100  will  be  sent  on  60  days'  trial  if  wished,  to  be 
returned  if  not  satisfactory. 

Prices  for  O  and  Q  sizes,  15  cents  each:  $1.35  for  10;  $12.00  for  100.  Extra  long 
for  folios  over  35  cm  ( 14  in.)  high,  18  cents.  For  40  cm  (16  in.)  or  50  cm  (20  in),  20  cents 
each. 

Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston,  Sole  Manufacturers. 


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28e.  Buffalo  Book  Brace.  Devised  by  J.  N.  Larned,  Supt.  of 
the  Buffalo  Library,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.  This  support  aims  to  avoid  an}- 
possibility  of  turning  on  the  shelf,  sliding  to  the  back,  or  disappearing" 
between  the  books,  by  carrying  a  tongue  under  the  books  in  a  groove 
running  the  length  of  all  the  shelves.  This  is  the  latest  candidate  for 
favor,  and,  so  far  as  it  has  been  adopted,  is  highly  commended. 

Price,  28e  Buffalo  Book  Brace,  15c.  each;  $1.35  for  10;  $12  per  100. 

28d.  Wood  Duiiiniies.  For  indicating  the  locality  of  a  book 
kept  elsewhere  than  in  its  regular  place.  The  label  below  is  pasted  on 
the  side  of  a  thin  board,  I2^x20x^  cm  (Sxiox^^^  in.),  and  when 
filled  out  gives  the  description  of  the  book,  and  forms  a  permanent 
record  of  its  actual  location.  The  reason  for  its  removal  is  shown  b)^ 
underlining  on  the  slip  the  printed  sentence  which  applies  in  the  par- 
ticular case.     Price,  $5.00  per  100. 


Class 


Book 


Vols. 


Size 


Will  be  found 


Autlior. 


Title 


For  tlie  convenience  of  those  consulting  the  shelves,  this  wood  dummy 
represents  a  book  not  here,  because : 

Too  large  for  the  regular  shelves. 
Transferred  to  Reference  Shelves. 
Costly  or  rare.    Removed  for  safekeeping. 


Missing 


and  not  yet  replaced. 


Made  by  Lihbauy  Bl'ueau,  HU  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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39a.  Bracket  Step  and  Handle.  Instead  of  noisy,  heavy, 
inconvenient,  and  often  dangerous  step-ladders,  stools, 
etc.,  which  are  always  under  foot  when  not  wanted  and 
in  the  farthest  corner  when  needed,  our  device  is  always 
in  place,  strong,  efficient,  cheap,  noiseless,  and  never  in 
the  way.  The  Bracket  Step  is  screwed  firmly  to  the 
upright  between  shelves  as  high  as  needed  to  reach  the 
top  shelf,  if  not  too  high  for  a  single  step;  i.  e.  30  to  50 
cm  (12  to  20  in.)  from  floor.  The  handle  is  screwed 
above  at  full  reach  when  standing  on  the  floor.  For 
very  high  shelves  a  second  Step  and  Handle  may  be 
put  above  the  first  so  to  rise  two  steps.  In  use,  the  hand 
grasping  the  handle  above  and  the  foot  on  the  step,  the 
body  is  easily  and  safely  raised  so  to  reach  20  inches 
higher  than  from  the  floor.  Ladies  use  them  as  readily 
as  men.  There  is  no  exposure,  and  little  strength  is 
required.  One  hand  is  free  to  get  or  replace  books, 
and  the  other  balances  the  body  and  allows  of  reaching  a  shelf  len"-th 
either  way.  Beside  its  regular  use  for  reaching  books  it  is  often 
invaluable  where  a  door  or  wmdow  bolt,  a  gas  jet,  ventilator,  or  any- 
thing out  of  reach  requires  frequent  adjustment. 

29al.    Step,  Handle,  and  strong  screws  complete,  iron,  japanned,  25c. 
39a3.     Iron,  gold  bronzed 30c. 

Discount  on  20,  10  per  cent ;  on  100,  20  per  cent. 

For  other  devices  for  reachiiifir  liijfh  .shelves,  see  folding:  steps  No.  79. 


39c.  Rubber  Chair  Tips.     Indispensable  in  public  reading-rooms. 

A  strong  rubber  tip 
or   shoe,    to    fit    the 


various  sizes  of  chair 
legs,  makes  them 
noiseless,  pleasanter 
to  sit  in  because  of  the  elasticity, 
'0  and  more  durable  because  so  much 
of  Lhc  jar  and  strain  is  avoided  by  the  rubber 
cushion.  Once  used  no  library  will  be  with- 
out them.  Most  reading-rooms  use  No.  10 
tip.  A  hole  is  bored  in  the  chair  leg  and  the  solid  tip  inserted,  instead 
of  using  the  cap  over  the  end. 

Outside  tips,  loc.  Inside,  5c.  each.  $4.00  per  100.  Special  bit  for 
boring  chair  legs,  for  $1.00. 

Full  list  of  21  styles  free,  also  rubber  casters,  wheels,  etc.,  for  tile  or 
wood  floors,  with  directions  for  applying.  Send  size  of  chair  legs  at 
bottom  in  ordering  the  outside  caps. 


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29iii.  Smitli  Adjustable  Shelf  Support.  For  library  and 
merchandise  shelves.  Can  be  adjusted  instantly  to  fit  any  hight  of  book, 
locking  itself  into  place  automatically.  This  is  the  most 
satisfactory  shelf  support  made.  It  gives  a  closer  and  easier 
adjustment  than  the  L.  B.  Shelf  Pin,  the  best  of  all  the 
cheaper  devices. 

Description.  Vertical  grooves,  %  in.  deep  by  ^  in. 
wide,  are  made  in  the  upright  divisions  between  the  shelves 
at  each  of  the  four  corners  of  the  shelf.  Iron  ratchets  are 
put  into  these  grooves,  flush  with  the  face  of  the  divisions. 
These  ratchets  are  in  954^ -in.  strips,  held  in  place  by  a  pin 
on  each  ratchet  and  by  barbed  blind  staples. 

The  shelf  supports  slide  in  these  grooves,  and  are  held  at 
any  point  set,  by  the  ratchets,  the  shelf  resting  on  the  pro- 
jecting pin.     The  shelves  are  all  mortised  to  take  the  pin 
..,  ^  flush  with  its  under  side. 

To  adjust  up  or  down,  it  is  only 
necessary  to  lift  the  shelf  and  slide  the 
supporting  pin  either  way  desired,  a 
spring  holding  it  at  any  point,  from 
34^  in.  to  9  in. 

Mr.   Utley,  Lib.  Detroit   P.   L.,  says, 
after   an    extensive    use   of   the    Smith 
Support,    "I  endorse  it."     Mr.   Foster, 
Lib.     Providence    P.    L.,    writes,    "We 
have  found  them  perfectly  satisfactory  for  12  years." 

We  shall  be  glad  to  send  a  model  to  any  library  wishing  to  examine  it. 
Address  all  orders   and  inquiries   to  Library  Bureau,    146  Franklin 
St.,  Boston. 

Price,  3oe.  per  set  of  4  pins  and  rachets.  Special  terms  on  large 
quantities. 

Library  Shelviug.  After  the  books  themselves,  the  first  neces- 
sity is  shelving  on  which  to  store  them.  Much  of  the  convenience  of 
administration  depends  on  the  wise  solution  of  the  questions  involved  ; 
e.g.,  material  of  shelves  and  uprights ;  length,  width,  thickness,  and 
distance  apart ;  width  and  hight  of  counter  ledge,  if  any ;  distance 
between  cases;  supports,  or  pins,  if  shelves  are  movable ;  means  of 
reaching  high  shelves,  if  unhappily  there  be  any  ;  galleries  and  stairs, 
if  used  for  high  walls,  etc.  ;  beside  the  important  matters  of  cost  and 
capacity. 

The  Bureau  has  given  careful  study  to  all  these  details ;  it  has 
facilities  for  producing  the  best  standards  and  gives  its  experience 
without  charge,  in  adapting  them  to  various  local  requirements. 
Estimates  for  wood  shelving,  iron  stacks,  or  any  interior  work  on 
application.     Prices  will  be  as  low  as  good  work  will  allow. 


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39sl.  Cole  Size  Card.  A  simple  size  card  for  quick  and 
accurate  sizing.  Parallel  lines  drawn  at  the  proper  distances,  i.  e.  lo, 
12%,  15,  I7>^,  20,  25,  etc.,  cm,  from  the  bottom  indicate  the  outside 
limits  of  the  hight  of  each  size  in  the  symbols  Te  Tt  T  S  D  O,  etc. 
From  the  lower  left-hand  corner,  three  diagonal  lines  are  drawn,  which 
run  at  a  uniform  proportion  from  the  edge  of  the  card,  and  designate 
with  mathematical  accuracy  the  shapes  of  the  books  by  the  proper  pre- 
fixes nar,  sq,  or  ob.  Place  the  left-hand  Q.dgQ.  of  the  card  between  the 
cover  and  the  fly-leaves  on  a  line  with  the  bottom  of  the  cover,  which 
serves  as  an  automatic  guide  to  hold  it  in  exact  position,  and  the  size 
and  shape  appear  at  once  in  the  card  above  and  at  the  right  of  the 
corner.  The  card  is  one  of  the  most  useful  time-saving  devices  yet 
made  for  catalogers.     Price,  25c.  each. 

39s2.  Size  Kule.  A  30  cm  boxwood  metric  rule  on  which  are 
stamped  the  sizes  of  books  as  decided  upon  by  a  committee  of  the 
A.  L.  A.  The  size  is  given  in  both  the  new  symbol,  O,  O,  D,  S,  and  the 
corresponding  fold  designation,  4°,  8°,  12°,  16°.     Price,  20c.  each. 

^^ ""'"  '^ — ■ — p^^S!!!*';,  39x.    Revolving  Shelf  Pin.     The 

,;|.iilllllillll|lillil||||illli,       {     ip:-  ordinary   metal   pin    has   the   round    part 

^^^^SISSB  4  I  which  fits  in  the   hole  in  the  uprifrht  and 

'      '^^^H^^H|jJ  the  flat  part  on  which  the  shelf  rests.     In 

j  l|  our  pin  the  parts  are  connected  by  a  piece 

I  ijl|j|'|ir  ■  standing    at    right    angles    to    the   first, 

I!  ;  thus     allowing    an     adjustment     to     two 

'IB  bights,  without  removing  the  pin  from  the 

~~'^~^~^~~— ^  ^-^   ^  hole. 

'^^  We    have    made    many    thousands    of 

these  for  libraries,  and  they  have  been 
found  a  perfectly  satisfactory  shelf  support.  Used  by  the  public  libraries 
at  Salem,  Mass.,  Concord,  Mass.,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich.,  Howard 
Memorial  Library,  New  Orleans,  La.,  New  York  State  Library,  Albany, 
and  many  others.  We  commend  it  as  the  most  satisfactory  low-priced 
shelf  support  made.     Our  own  manufacture. 

Price  per  10,  15c.;  per  100,  $1.00. 

29z.  Table  Fastener.  An  oblong  piece  of  iron,  for  securely 
fastening  the  legs  of  the  table  to  the  floor,  2  mm  thick,  5  cm  long,  and 
2  cm  wide.  One-half  the  length  is  mortised  into  the  table  leg,  and  the 
remaining  part  screwed  to  the  floor.  This  secures  the  table  firmly. 
At  least  two  are  required  —  four  are  better — for  each  table.  Price,  15c. 
per  10. 

Sole  Makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  P'ranklin  St.,  Boston. 


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39u.  L.  B.  Shelf  Label  Holder.  After  some  years'  experi- 
ment with  a  great  variety  of  devices,  we  have  perfected  in  material,  size, 
ano'les,  and  clinging  power  a  Label  Holder  for  movable  use  on  the 
shelves.  A  thin  plate  of  heavy  tin,  neatly  japanned,  is  cut  by  dies 
made  for  this  special  use,  and  so  bent  as  to  fit  snugly  the  front  edge, 
binding  tightly  upon  the  top  and  bottom  of  the  shelf.  On  three  sides 
of  the  front  a  narrow  flange  is  turned  up,  so  that  a  bristol  card  may  be 
readily  inserted,  removed,  or  reversed.  The  plate,  being  perfectly  flat, 
clings  closely  to  the  wood  and  holds  its  place.  This  holder  is  slipped 
under  the  first  books  on  each  topic,  and,  as  the  subject  grows,  is  slid 
along,  always  marking  the  beginning.  In  the  relative  location  now  com- 
ing into  general  use,  these  Holders  are  almost  indispensable.  Labels 
nailed  or  screwed  on  the  shelves  are  troublesome  to  move,  disfigure  the 
shelves,  and  do  not  mark  accurately  the  beginning  and  ending  of  spe- 
cific subjects.  They  are  also  largely  used  in  stores  for  marking  piles  of 
paper,  books,  packages,  etc.,  their  application  being  almost  unlimited. 
We  also  furnish  a  large  variety  of  labels,  printed  on  fine  bristol  board, 
fitting  the  Holders  ;  e.  g.  the  subject  numbers  and  headings  of  the  Dec- 
imal Classification,  titles  of  the  leading  periodicals,  and  any  label 
wanted  in  libraries.  (See  No.  37  L.  B.  Catalog.)  The  Holders  are 
of  two  sizes,  thus  providing  for  both  generic  and  specific  labels,  the 
large  Holders  showing  the  main  divisions,  while  the  small  ones  show 
the  beginning  of  each  section  or  subsection  ;  e.  g.  336  Finance  could 
be  printed  in  large  type  on  the  large  label,  while  336.2  Ta.xation 
could  be  in  smaller  type  and  on  the  small  label. 


PRICES. 

29u  L.  B.  Shelf  Laljel  Holder,  labels   12}4\2  cm,  .  15c.  each,  $10.00  per  100. 

29v  "  "  "        labels  5x2  cm,      .         .         15c.  each,  $10.00  per  100. 

Blank  cards  accurately  fitting  the  Holders,  either  size,  i)er  100,  ,         .         .         10  cents. 

In  ordering,  the  e.\act  thickness  of  shelf  must  be  given.  Samples 
sent  on  application  to  Library  Bureau,  Sole  Makers,  146  Franklin  St. 
(P.  O.  Bo.x  260),  Boston. 


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[Reprinted  from  v.  2,  Library  Notes!\ 

A.  L.  A.  Standard   Accession-book. 


First  of  all  records  to  be  filled,  and  by  no  means  last  in  importance, 
is  the  book  of  accessions,  the  history  of  the  growth  of  the  library. 
To  this  the  librarian  turns  for  final  reference  in  doubtful  cases.  Here 
is  the  complete  story  of  each  volume,  fully  told,  but  in  the  most  com- 
pact form.  It  is  the  official  indicator  for  the  whole  collection.  Each 
line  is  a  separate  pigeonhole,  in  which,  if  not  exactly  the  book,  all  the 
condenst  facts  about  the  book  are  placed.  Thence  they  are  never 
removed  ;  they  are  not  stolen,  or  loaned,  or  condemned,  or  withdrawn, 
or  sent  to  the  binder,  or  lost.  The  card  is  never  misplaced,  the  entry 
does  not  mysteriously  disappear,  a  new  edition  never  supersedes.  Once 
written,  "it  is  enough,"  til  the  paper  grows  thin  with  wear  and  the 
binding  crumbles  with  age  or  the  ink-lines  entirely  fade  out  of  ken. 
He  may  turn  to  his  book  of  accessions  to  learn  what,  and  where,  and 
when,  and  whence,  and  how  much,  and  feel  sure  of  his  answer.  A 
well-made  accession-book  has  an  element  of  mathematical  exactness 
unknown  to  any  other  catalog.     It  is  the  editio  priticeps. 

Every  volume  has  a  line,  and  the  book  is  thus  an  indicator  for  the 
entire  collection.  By  this  complete,  unchangeable  record  the  additions 
for  every  day,  week,  month,  and  year  are  shown  at  a  glance ;  also  the 
total  number  of  volumes  which  the  library  has  had  ;  and  its  present  num 
ber  by  subtracting  the  total  withdrawn  and  lost.  This  book  is  the  most 
permanent  of  library  records.  There  is  no  danger  of  losing  or  misplac- 
ing entries,  as  sometimes  happens  in  card  catalogs,  nor  of  being 
compelled  to  rewrite  them,  as  often  happens  in  the  shelf  list. 

The  name  catalog  should  not  be  applied  to  the  accession-book  or  to 
the  shelf  list,  but  is  restricted  to  the  author,  title,  and  subject  catalogs, 
made  primarily  for  the  use  of  readers,  while  these  are  chiefly  for  official 
use.  Commonly  "accession"  is  used  also  as  an  activ  verb.  Some 
object  to  this,  and  prefer  entry-book  and  "to  enter;"  or  record-book 
and  "to  record"  or  register  and  "to  enter."  "To  register"  confuses 
with  the  registration  of  readers.  Additions  or  addition-book  and  "to 
add  "  is  perhaps  best,  as  entry  on  this  record  is  technically  the  only  way 
to  "  add  "  a  book. 

For  this  essential  book  many  forms  have  been  used,  but  the  best  feat- 
ures of  all  were  finally  combined  in  the  A.  L.  A.  Model,  made  by  a 
committee  of  experts  who  compared  thuroly  all  the  various  forms  col- 
lected, made  and  tested  samples,  and  finally  agreed  on  all  the  details  of 
materials,  ruling,  printing,  and  binding. 

The  double  page  is  divided  by  double  lines  into  three  groups.  First 
on  the  left,  after  the  date  of  addition,  are  the  three  numbers  assigned 
by  each  library,  viz.,  accession,  class  or  shelf,  and  book,  followed  by 


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the  volume  number.  Next  come  author,  title,  and  imprint  entries, 
which  belong  alike  to  every  book  of  the  edition  regardless  of  any 
library.  Lastly  come  the  notes  of  binding,  source,  cost,  changes,  loss, 
re-binding,  sale,  etc,  this  third  group  like  the  first  pertaining  solely  to  this 
copy  and  library :  or  in  brief,  the  line  is  filled  with  the  title,  preceded 
by  the  special  library  numbers,  and  followed  by  the  special  library  notes. 
The  desirability  of  the  location  number  in  the  accession-book  has 
never  been  questioned,  but  the  frequent  changes  in  that  number  as 
ordinarily  used  made  its  use  impracticable.  The  best  managed  libra- 
ries now  assign  permanent  numbers  to  their  books,  so  that  they  may 
be  called  for  from  the  oldest  edition  of  the  catalog  as  readily  as  from 
the  latest.  With  such  a  system  it  is  a  great  convenience  to  refer 
directly  to  the  shelf  where  the  book  may  be  found  without  consulting 
intermediate  catalogs,  also  to  glance  down  the  column  of  numbers  and 
see  in  what  proportion  the  various  departments,  as  indicated  by  those 
numbers,  are  receiving  additions.  The  decision  of  the  A.  L.  A.  Com- 
mittee was  unanimous  in  favor  of  these  columns,  for  it  is  believed  that 
every  library  will  sooner  or  later  adopt  a  relativ  location  and  so  need 
them. 

The  old  arrangement  had  the  volume  column  with  the  other  imprint 
entries  on  the  second  page.  Here,  the  volume  immediately  precedes 
the  author  column,  and  at  the  first  glance  it  is  apparent  what  the  entry 
is  ;  e.  g.,  V.  47,  Harper's  Magazine,  is  vastly  more  convenient  than  to 
follow  across  an  entire  page  to  the  former  place  of  the  volume,  with 
the  attendant  danger,  both  in  entering  and  consulting,  of  getting  on 
the  line  above  or  below,  and  thus  making  serious  blunders.  Practical 
use  will  convince  those  doubtful  of  the  utility  of  the  change.  A  still 
stronger  reason  is,  that  the  volume-number  is  an  essential  part  of  the 
call-number  or  press-mark  by  which  the  book  is  found,  and  it  is  incon- 
venient to  have  the  first  part  of  this  number  at  the  beginning  of  the 
long  line  of  entries,  and  the  last  part  at  the  other  end. 

The  colored  lines  help  the  eye  in  passing  across  the  page,  following 
one  or  two  above  or  below,  and  thus  avoiding  the  danger  of  getting  off 
the  line  in  crossing  the  fold. 

It  is  economy  to  have  a  leather  or  canvas  cover  for  the  accession  book 
while  it  is  being  filled.  The  cover  is  readily  transferred  to  the  next 
volume  and  lasts  for  many  years,  and  as  the  volumes  are  filled  they 
come  out  fresh  and  clean  for  preservation  on  the  shelves,  while  without 
the  cover  they  become  very  shabby  and  soiled  in  the  course  of  neces- 
sary handling  while  entering  5,000  or  10,000  volumes. 

It  is  cheaper  to  use  the  book  with  10,000  lines  for  a  library  that 
expects  to  attain  that  number  of  volumes  within  any  reasonable  time  ; 
and  for  libraries  of  over  20,000  it  pays  to  have  a  wood  leger  case  with 
partitions  making  a  pocket  for  each  book,  to  preserve  it  safely  and  con 
veniently.  A  steel  leger  clip  should  also  be  used,  to  save  needless 
handling  in  finding  the  place  for  current  entries. 


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31a.  A.  L.  A.  Standard  Accession  Book.  Size,  35  x  30  cm 
(14  X  12  in.).  Paper  is  the  best  ledger  obtainable;  ruling  and 
printing  the  highest  grade  of  work.  The  binding  is  the  best,  broad 
vellum  bands,  extra  strong  sewing,  selected  leather,  gold  fillets,  etc., 
and  extra  durable  patent  back.  To  match  sets,  any  other  style  bound 
promptly  to  order  from  sheets.  Morocco  has  proved  so  much  more 
durable  that  we  catalog  and  recommend  only  that  binding. 

All  these  books  have  prefixed  a  descriptive  and  explanatory  preface, 
with  a  full  code  of  detailed  rules  for  entering  all  kinds  of  books,  maps, 
works  of  art,  etc. 

PRICES. 

31a  1.  2,000  lines,  half  turkey  morocco       .         .         .  $3.7.'> 

31a  3.  5,000     "         ^<         «            -             ...  8.00 

31a  3.  10,000     "         <^         <«            <«            ...  13.00 

31a  4.  1,000     "      press-board  covers,  with  rules         .  1.35 

31a  5.  Unbound  sheets,  per  1,000  lines         .         .         .  1.00 

Both  A.  L.  A.  Standard  and  the  Condensed  Accession  Book  are  half 
numbered,  that  is  with  the  units  and  tens  printed  consecutively  thruout 
the  book,  without  charge.  Complete  figures  are  obtained  by  pre- 
fixing the  100s  and  i,ooos,  in  ink  or  by  numbering  machine,  at  every 
fifth  or  tenth  line,  which  are  heavy  guide  lines  across  the  double 
page.  These  can  be  read  quicker  then  complete  consecutive  numbers, 
as  the  eye  catches  the  prefixed  figures  and  reads  the  remaining  2  at  a 
glance. 

We  complete  these  numbers  at  30G.  per  1,000;  i.  e.  it  adds  $1.50  to 
the  cost  of  a  5,000-line  book  to  have  the  numbers  1-5,000  or  5,001- 
10,000  printed  in,  but  it  saves  more  than  this  in  looks  and  legibility. 
This  is  one  half  the  cost  of  full  numbering,  and  vastly  easier  to  read. 
No  charge  for  lettering  the  name  of  the  library  on  the  binding. 
Steel  ledger  clip  for  opening  at  exact  place,  saving  much 

wear  from  handling     .......  %  .50 

Box-wood  A.  L.  A.  Size  Rule .20 

Cole  Size  Card  ........  .25 

Heavy  slip  covers,  fitted  to  any  size,  duck         ...  1 .35 

"  "  leather     .         .  3.00 

Handsome  case  of  polished  oak  for  5  accession  books  of  10,000  lines, 
$4.00.  Door  and  lock,  $2.00  extra.  Can  be  made  in  cherry,  walnut, 
or  ash  if  wished.  This  case  preserves  the  books  from  dust,  fading,  and 
injury,  and  is  an  economy.  It  is  sheer  waste  to  leave  around  on  open 
shelves  and  tables  books  of  so  great  value. 

31b.  Condensed  Accession  Book.  Intended  for  use  in 
private  libraries,  where  it  was  found  desirable  to  keep  some  record 
of  the  growth,  source,  and  cost  of  the  collection ;  it  has  grown  into 
quite  a  formidable  rival  of  the  A.  L.  A.  Standard  among  public 
libraries.      The  entries  are  as  abbreviated  as  is  compatible  with  clear- 


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ness,and  thus  the  book  is  reduced  to  a  compact  size  that  may  be  shelved 
in  any  book  case.  The  numbers  are  printed  25  on  a  pai;e  in  series  of 
100,  at  the  same  cost  as  in  A.  L.  A.  Standard,  printed  with  the  last 
two  figures  without  charge.  The  book  is  uniform  in  size  and  binding 
with  the  L.  B.  Binding  Book  and  Order  Book,  the  page  being 
20X  25  cm  (8  X  10  in.).  The  paper  and  binding  are  of  the  same  quality 
as  in  the  A.  L.  A.  Accession  Book. 
31b  1.       2,000  lines,  half  turkey  morocco,  with  rules,  etc.,  $8.()0 

5,000     "  "  "  "  .  5.00 

1,000     "     press-board  covers,  "  .  1.00 

Same  without  Preface  and  Rules. 

Unbound  sheets,  per  100  lines 

200  lines,  light  board  cov'ers 

500     "  "  " 

1,000      "  "  " 


31b 

2, 

31b  4. 

31b 

5. 

31b  i\. 

31b 

7. 

31b 

8. 

31b 

9. 

2,000     "     blank-book  binding 


.06 
.20 
.40 
.75 
1.50 


These  sheets  and  cheaply  bound  thin  books  are  found  of  the  utmost 
practical  convenience  for  all  lists  of  books.  The  columns  allow  adding 
any  item  when  found,  and  "Price"  and  "Net  cost"  columns  greatly 
simplify  bills  and  checking.  The  low  price  admits  free  use.  Once 
adopted  no  committee  or  librarian  will  be  willing  to  spare  them. 

Published  only  by  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.  (P.  O.  Box  260), 
Boston. 


Shelf  List. 

Its  importance  and  usefulness  are  illustrated  by  the  following 
excerpts  from  an  editorial  in  vol.  i,  Library  Notes : — ■ 

"  Once  each  year  the  librarian  reads  the  shelves  with  this  list.  As 
the  two  correspond,  he  has  only  to  look  at  the  book  number  and  number 
of  volumes,  and  identify  each  in  its  place  on  the  shelves,  or  if  any  are 
missing,  to  record  them.  P'rom  this  missing  list  he  crosses  those  found 
to  be  properly  charged  or  at  the  binders  or  satisfactorily  accounted  for, 
and  the  remainder  is  the  annual  list  of  books  missing.  By  prompt 
attention  it  is  often  practicable  to  recover  missing  books,  and  no  com- 
petent and  faithful  librarian  will  fail  to  have  a  careful  inventory  of  the 
property  committed  to  his  charge  made  in  this  way  each  year.  The 
objection  to  the  ordinary  blank  book  for  this  list  is  the  impossibility  of 
foretelling  how  rapidly  subjects  will  be  filled  and  the  consequent 
certainty  that,  however  carefully  the  pages  may  be  assigned  to  the 
various  subjects,  the  scheme  will  by  and  by  break  down  and  necessitate 
recopying  the  entire  work.  With  the  laced  shelf  sheets,  whenever  any 
page  is  filled  a  blank  sheet  is  inserted,  the  proper  order  is  perfectly 
maintained,  and  recopying  is  avoided.  If,  as  often  happens,  in  the  con- 
stant handling  of  the  list  during  the  inventory,  a  sheet  is  torn  or  soiled 


that  single  sheet  can  be  replaced  with  a  fresh  one  with  trifling  labor. 
The  shelf  list  thus  combines  the  advantages  of  the  book  and  card 
forms,  being  kept  in  perfect  order  and  capable  of  expansion  and 
replacement  quickly  and  cheaply  as  need  may  arise,  and  yet  being 
handled  and  turnecT  through  the  fingers  as  readily  as  an  ordinary  book. 
.  As  the  great  majority  of  libraries  are  arranged  with  more  or  less 
minuteness  according  to  subjects,  in  the  same  proportion  the  shelf  list 
is  practically  a  subject  catalog  in  book  form  and  in  practice  is  constantly 
referred  to  by  those  who  have  access  to  it.  While  its  real  purpose  is 
for  inventory,  it  is  hardly  less  important  in  many  cases  as  a  guide  to 
subjects ;  and,  if  one  chooses  to  insert  cross  references  and  notes  in  a 
different  colored  ink,  it  can  be  made  an  admirable  help  to  readers 
wherever  books  are  closely  classified  by  any  of  the  relative  systems." 

31i.  Shelf  List.  This  is  a  brief  inventory  of  everything  on 
the  library  shelves,  and  is  simply  indispensable.  It  is  the  guide  in  all 
examinations,  serves  to  keep  books  in  proper  place,  shows  any  absences, 
and  is  a  check  on  theft  as  well  as  misplacement. 

As  the  books  are  shelved  by  subjects,  the  Shelf  List  is  a  brief  Sub- 
ject Catalog,  and  in  use  is  found  of  \\\&  greatest  practical  value.  While 
it  may  be  made  in  various  forms  and  sizes,  that  recommended  by  the 
Am.  Library  Association  has  been  found  most  convenient,  and  is  largely 
taking  the  place  of  other  forms.  It  is  20  x  25  cm  (8  x  10  in.),  ruled  with 
a  double  head  line  and  25  cross  lines,  so  that  each  sheet  holds  on  the 
two  pages  50  books.  Columns  are  ruled  for  Book  No.  (2  cm).  Acces- 
sion No.  (3  cm),  Vol.  No.  (i  cm).  Author  (4  cm),  and  brief  title  (9  cm), 
with  I  cm  margin  for  binding. 

As  the  Shelf  List  is  in  all  systems  most  liable  to  be  altered  or  worn 
out,  it  is  very  undesirable  to  bind  it  in  the  usual  way ;  and  the  Shelf 
Binder  has  proved  a  useful  invention  for  binding  quickly,  strongly,  and 
yet  so  that  any  needed  changes  can  be  easily  made.  The  sheets  are 
all  perforated  exactly  alike  by  machinery,  and  thru  these  holes  the 
binding  cord  or  flexible  steel  is  passed.  The  volume  may  contain  from 
I  to  200  sheets,  is  as  strong  and  convenient  as  an  ordinary  book,  and 
yet  in  a  moment  any  sheet  may  be  removed  or  a  new  one  inserted  with- 
out injury.  The  great  practical  convenience  of  this  system  of  perfo- 
rated sheets  and  shelf  binders  has  led  to  its  wide  adoption  for  a  great 
many  other  uses.  We  now  make  in  various  sizes,  rulings,  and  qualities 
for  many  other  purposes.  For  the  Shelf  List  proper,  however,  the 
standard  20x25  cm  size  is  so  much  used  that  it  only  is  kept  in 
full  stock  ready  ruled  and  printed  with  the  proper  heads. 

These  sheets,  20  x  25  cm  (8  x  10  in.),  are  ruled  from  the  best  linen 
ledger  paper  (1 125,  see  No.  53),  and  punched  with  two  holes,  15  cm 
apart,  to  fit  the  Shelf  List  Binder,  and  with  printed  headings  are  75c. 
per  100;  60c.  per  100  without. 


64 

To  match  old  style  of  binders  or  any  variation  from  this  standard 
punching  or  ruling,  send  sample  sheet  with  order. 

Shelf  List  Biiitlers.  The  C.  S.,  Emerson,  Universal  and  Spring- 
back  are  made  in  an  extra  strong  and  durable  binder  to  fit  and 
specially  for,  these  sheets. 

The  C.  S.  and  Spring-back  (the  latter  binds  without  perforating)  have 
the  largest  use  for  this  special  purpose. 

Price,  any  style  of  binder  named  above,  $i.io  each. 

31j.  New  York  Shelf  List.  The  only  objection  to  the  Stand- 
ard A.  L.  A.  Shelf  List  is  that  in  close  classification,  either  so  many 
sheets  must  be  used  as  to  make  the  Shelf  List  bulky,  or,  if  more  than 
one  subject  is  put  on  the  same  sheet,  it  sooner  or  later  fills  up,  and  has 
to  be  recopied.  This  has  led  to  the  adoption  by  the  New  York  State 
Library,  whose  director  was  the  original  deviser  of  the  standard  sheet, 
which  has  come  into  such  extensive  use,  of  what  we  call  the  New  York 
Shelf  Sheet.  This  gives  a  line  25  cm  instead  of  20  cm  long,  with  extra 
space  for  author,  title,  and  numbers  ;  but  the  other  way,  instead  of  25  cm 
it  is  only  10.  These  sheets  laced  into  binder  make  a  Shelf  List  like  a 
pocket  check  book.  It  handles  easily,  and  the  sheets,  being  so  small, 
one  can  be  afforded  for  every  topic,  even  in  the  closest  classification, 
thus  avoiding  needless  recopying.  This  form  was  unanimously 
adopted  by  the  Faculty  of  the  Library  School,  as  best  for  the  New 
York  State  Library,  where  books  are  closely  classed  on  the  shelves. 
Price,  per  100  sheets,  linen  ledger  paper  25  x  10  cm,  ruled,  printed,  and 
punched,  50c. 

Special  one-half  morocco  binder,  to  fit  in  the  C.  S.  style  or  Spring- 
back,  90c. 

Sole  Makers,  Library  I^ureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


31r.  Day  and  Serial  Blanks.  The  Day  Blank  is  ruled  and 
printed  to  give  a  blank  space  for  everyday  in  the  year.  The  months  are 
printed  at  the  top  of  the  columns,  and  the  days  at  the  left,  with  lines 
at  side  and  bottom  for  footings  and  notes.  Ruled  and  printed  on  both 
sides  and  punched  for  the  L.  B.  Shelf  Binder.  The  Serial  Blank  has 
columns  and  headings  for  Title,  List  Price,  Cost,  date  of  order,  and 
from  whom.  This  used  with  Day  Blanks  on  either  side  makes  a  record 
for  64  serials  for  two  years.  The  Day  Blank  is  much  used  for  statistics, 
etc.  A  two-page  circular,  descriptive  of  and  how  to  use  them,  sent  on 
application. 

Price  per  ten  for  either  day  or  serial  blanks:  ledger  paper,  25c.; 
bristol,  30c.;  by  the  100,  20  per  cent  discount. 


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L.  B.  Order  Books,  Sheets  and  Slips.  [See  No.  35U  and 
35V  for  description  and  prices  of  Slips  and  Sheets.]  These  have  been 
perfected  with  great  care,  and  together  make  an  ideal  order  system. 
Each  of  the  three  parts  is  used  largely  by  itself,  and  in  combination, 
for  various  purposes.  The  most  approved  plan  is  to  use  the  Slips  for 
recommendation  blanks,  to  submit  these  to  the  committee,  and  to  copy 
in  the  Order  Book  those  voted,  and  then  to  arrange  these  with  the 
other  unfilled  orders  in  the  alfabetical  Order  Index.  When  an  order 
is  to  be  sent,  the  List  in  the  Order  Book  is  copied  on  an  Order  Sheet 
which  is  an  exact  duplicate  in  size,  headings,  numbers,  etc.,  and  this 
goes  to  the  agent.  All  correspondence,  reports,  bills,  etc.,  fully 
identify  the  exact  item  by  simply  giving  the  consecutive  number  which 
is  on  Slip,  Book,  Sheet,  and,  when  they  come,  on  book  and  bill.  The 
Index  shows  at  a  glance  if  any  book  is  ordered.  The  Book  preserves, 
without  danger  of  loss  or  disarrangement,  the  complete  list  in  chrono- 
logical order.  The  file  of  slips  of  books  received  tells  price,  date,  agent, 
person  recommending,  etc. ;  in  short,  in  practice  this  system  is  found  to 
answer  all  the  questions  in  the  cheapest  and  most  direct  way.  Samples 
of  Slips  and  Sheet  will  be  sent  libraries  wishing  to  consider  the  adop- 
tion of  the  system. 

3 111.  L.  B.  Order  Book.  An  essential  part  of  the  order 
system.  In  best  Turkey  morocco  binding,  linen  ledger  paper,  and  cor- 
responds in  quality  and  rulings  to  the  condensed  Accession  Book  (see 
No.  31b).  It  has  special  columns  and  printed  headings  for  Order  No., 
Author,  Title,  Place,  Publisher,  Year,  Vol.,  Size,  Binding,  Agent  or 
Book-seller,  List-price,  Net-price,  Date  Rec'd,  Date  Ordered,  Remarks, 
etc.  It  is  so  arranged  as  to  record  with  the  least  labor  all  the  items 
about  each  book  bo't,  and  becomes  one  of  the  most  important  record 
books  in  the  library.  See  Order  Slip  and  Sheet  No.  35U  and  35V. 
Printed  with  "half  numbers"  on  each  line  free;  fully  numbered,  30c. 
per  1,000  lines  extra. 

PRICE. 

31ul.     2,000  lines,  ^  Turkey  morocco  binding $2.oO 

31 U2.     5,000      "      "         "  •'  « 4^50 

31x.  Binding  Book.  For  recording  in  consecutive  order  the 
volumes  sent  to  the  bindery,  and  assigning  the  binding  number. 
This  order  to  the  binder  is  made  on  an  L.  B.  Binding  Slip  (see  35X)  for 
each  volume,  and  is  a  copy  of  the  one-line  entry  in  this  book.  Made 
on  linen  ledger  paper,  with  special  rulings  and  headings  for  Binding 
No.,  Lettering,  Material,  Color,  Size,  Vols.,  Price,  Total  Price,  Library 
No.,  Date  sent.  Date  returned,  Binder,  and  Remarks. 

31x1.     1,000  line,  press  board  covers $  .75 

31x2.     2,000       "     >^  Turkey  morocco  2.50 

31x3.     5,000       '      «        "  "  4^.50 

Sole  makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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33  and  33.  Catalog-  Cards.  The  importance  of  having  these 
of  good  material  to  withstand  wear  and  give  the  best  possible  surface 
for  writing  and  erasure,  and  the  still  greater  necessity  that  they  be 
made  with  the  utmost  nicety,  is  explained  in  their  description  under 
Card  Index  Outfits  (No.  22,  p.  16  and  17).  We  cannot  urge  these 
points  too  strongly,  even  tho  an  inferior  stock  be  used  for  cards  not 
often  consulted. 

If  cheaper  cards  are  wanted,  there  is  the  same  reason  for  buying  of 
the  Bureau  as  in  the  higher  grades.  All  of  our  cards,  of  whatever 
grade,  have  the  same  exactness  in  ruling,  cutting,  and  punching.  This 
result  can  only  be  obtained  by  methods  and  machinery  devised  by  us  for 
this  special  purpose. 

No.  22  describes  only  standard  cards  included  in  outfits.  Here  under 
their  individual  catalog  numbers  are  all  forms  for  which  we  have  found 
need  during  13  years.  Any  other  size  or  ruling  will  be  made  to  order. 
Samples  on  application. 

All  cards  are  cut  from  L.  B.  standard  sheets  of  50  x  60  cm  (20  x  24 
in.).  Ruled  and  punched  as  shown  in  diagram,  page  17.  Without 
down  lines  at  same  price.  Without  punching,  at  15c.  a  1,000  less, 
except  "d"  and  "h,"  which  are  loc.  a  1,000  less.  Any  variation  from 
the  sizes  No.  32  and  33,  cutting  without  waste,  furnished  in  quantity 
at  proportionate  prices. 

Stocks   from  which   L.   B.   standard   cards  are  made. 

d.  A  good  writing  paper,  used  mostly  for  printers'  copy  or  tempo- 
rary  indexes.  Not  strong  enough  for  permanent  use  nor  thick  enough 
to  be  consulted  easily.     Colors,  white,  buff,  and  blue. 

h.  The  heavy  linen  ledger  (I125,  see  No.  53),  used  for  library 
blanks  and  books.  Much  used  in  private  lists,  or  where  economy  of 
space  is  necessary.  An  excellent  surface  for  writing,  but  too  thin  for 
quick  handling.     Made  in  white  only. 

1.  The  finest  double  weight  linen  ledger,  of  the  heaviest  the  mill  can 
finish  properly  ;  best  possible  surface  for  erasure.  The  hard,  sharp  edge, 
when  cut  into  cards,  compensates  largely  for  the  thickness  of  the 
heavier  weights,  in  quick  handling.  For  large  indexes,  where  space 
occupied  and  cost  are  important  items,  this  is  the  wisest  selection. 
Without  this  necessity,  the  incomparable  "x"  is  best.  Made  in  white, 
blue,  and  buff. 

r.  The  old  standard  heavy  bristol  used  by  libraries  largely,  because 
it  was  the  heaviest  obtainable  mill  bristol.  Its  advantages  are  not  suffi- 
ciently marked  for  average  uses  to  warrant  its  adoption  instead  of  "1." 
Now  that  the  Bureau  makes  the  double-weight  bristol,  it  is  almost 
always  chosen  instead  of  "  r  "  by  those  wishing  anything  heavier  than 
"1."     Made  in  white,  blue,  and  buff. 


6; 

X.  A  double-weight  mill  bristol  made  for  us  of  the  highest  grade, 
to  give  the  best  possible  index  cards.  It  is  heavier  than  any  stock 
carried  by  paper  dealers,  and  is  finished  with  reference  to  its  special 
use.  The  thickness  makes  it  handle  easiest ;  the  hard  stock  of  which 
it  is  composed,  to  wear  longest  under  continued  use,  and  bear  erasure 
best.  Where  space  and  expense  are  not  serious  obstacles,  this  stock 
has  no  competitor  for  favor. 

Price  per  i,cxx}  of  L.  B.   Standard  Cards. 

cl.  h.  1.  r.  X. 

No.  32  (5x1 2>^  cm),  .75      8.90      $1.60      $3.00      S3.G0 

No.  33  {-jli  X  iiY-,  cm),     1.00        1.35  3.25         3.00         3.90 

Plain  cards.  For  typewriter  use,  for  printing,  and  other  pur- 
poses, cards  without  rulings  are  often  preferred.  The  cost  of  cutting 
plain  stock  is  so  much  less  than  ruled  that  we  furnish  the  L.  B. 
standard  cards  unru/ed  2ind  unpunched,  at  following  price  per  1,000:  — 


0.  32,  plain. 

cl. 
.45 

h. 
$  .70 

1. 
$1.35 

r. 
$1.50 

X. 

$3.00 

0.  33.     " 

.60 

1.00 

1.75 

3.35 

3.00 

Li.  B.  Medium  cards.  Simply  a  cheaper  quality  of  stock  than 
L.  B.  standard,  but  superior  to  trade  bristol.  Made  in  same  thick- 
ness and  weights,  and  cut,  ruled,  and  punched  with  same  care  as  the 
standard  highest  grade. 

In  many  instances,  these  cards  are  good  enough;  in  some,  users  are 
unable  to  pay  the  price  of  better  stock,  and  in  the  few,  where  people 
buy  the  low  priced,  whatever  their  needs,  they  meet  the  competition 
of  less  satisfactory  stocks. 

Prices,  L.   B.  Medium  Cards. 


im.                           rm. 

xm. 

No.  32, 

$1.30                      $1.60 

$3.00 

No.  33, 

1.75                         3.40 

3.00 

Prices  for  same. 

nnrnlcd  and  unpnncJied :  — 

Ini.                       rm. 

xm. 

No.  32,  plain, 

$1.00                   $1.30 

$1.50 

No.  33,      " 

1.40                      1.80 

3.15 

L.  B.  Trade  cards.  Same  as  used  in  outfits  22tg  and  22tq,  ruled 
and  punched.  Prices,  No.  321,  $1.35  ;  No.  33t,  $2.00  per  1,000.  Prices 
of  trade  bristol  cards,  unruled  and  unpunched.  No.  32t,  plain,  $1.00; 
No.  33t,  plain,  $1.50  per  1,000. 


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All  cards  are  subject  to  a  discount  of  5,  10,  15,  and  20  per  cent  oni 
5,  10,  15,  and  20  thousands  respectively. 


Beside  the  standard  cards  cataloged  above,  we  have  forms  for  special 
uses,  as  shown  in  the  Library  School  Card  Catalog  Rules.  They  are 
a  material  aid  in  quick  reference  to  desired  matter  in  the  library  catalog,, 
indicating,  both  by  printing  and  color  of  card,  the  nature  of  the  entry. 
We  commend  these  to  all  seeking  the  most  useful  catalogs.  Rules  for 
sample  cards  illustrating  their  use  are  in  the  Library  School  Catalog- 
Rules.     (See  No.  13,  p.  8.) 

32011.  Biography  cross  reference  cards,  printed  as  below  on 
green  bristol,  matching  "1 "  stock,  ruled  with  standard  ruling.  Price, 
$2.25  per  1,000. 


For  va 
Biogr 

luable  matter  bearing  on  this  subject  see 

aphy  of 

Among  otne 
Call   number 

r  lives 

note  specially :  — 

Life  of                                                        By 

- 

33nn.     Same  as  32ml,  33  size.     $3.00  per  1,000. 

32012.  Criticism  card.  Printed  on  "1"  buff,  with  heading,  "For 
criticism  of."     Price,  $2.25  per  1,000. 

33m2.     Same  on  the  larger  card,  $3.00. 

321113.  Biography  card.  With  heading  printed  on  green  bristoly. 
"For  biography  of."     Price,  $2.25  per  1,000. 

331113.  Same  as  32m3  on  the  larger  card.     Price,  $3.00  per  1,000. 

32m4.  Bibliography  card.  Printed  on  "V  blue,  "For  bibliog- 
raphy of."     Price,  $2.25  per  1,000. 

331114.  Same  as  32m3  in  the  larger  size.     Price,  $3.00  per  1,000. 

All  the  above  cards  are  ruled  and  punched,  as  shown  in  diagram  on 
p.  17.     Samples  sent  on  application. 

33015.  Arrangement  cards  are  cut  8  cm  wide  to  project  J2  cm 
above  the  others.  Plain  white  Bristol  printed  with  the  following 
note  :  — 


Cards  on  this  subject  stand  in  this  order:  — 
Bibliographical  (blue  cards);  Biographical  (green);  General  works  (white); 
Special  topics  (white);  alphabeted  by  words  on  top  line,  in  red  ink,  as  follows:  — 


69 

33m6.  Best  books  card.  As  below,  printed  on  plain  white  bristol, 
cut  to  stand  2  mm.  above  the  others,  so  the  eye  recognizes  them 
without  turning.     $2.50  per  1,000. 


For  popular  treatises  see:  — 

1 

For  scholarly  or  exhaustive  treatises  see  :  — 

• 

Revised 

0 

32m7.     Removal  cards.     Price,  $2.00  per  1,000. 


Cards  have  been  temporarily  removed  from  this  place  for 
correction  or  additions  by  the  catalogers.  They  will  be 
replaced  as  soon  as  done.  If  needed  before,  they  can  be 
had  by  applying  to 


Published  by  Library  Bureau,  I4fi  Franklin  St.,  Boston,  Publishers  and  Manufacturers  of  Fittings  and 

Supplies  for  Public  aud  Private  Libraries. 


Size,  8  X  I2j4  cm. 


n 


We  supply  many  other  special  forms  from  stock  ;  i.  e.  signature 
and  index  cards  for  savings  banks,  cards  with  a  diagram  of  the  teeth 
for  dentists,  cards  ruled  for  ledgers,  and  others,  all  representing  the 
best  standard  forms,  carefully  devised  for  adapting  the  card  system  to 
each  new  use. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


70 


I 


34a.  Charging^ 
Cards.  These  are 
used  where  the  ac- 
count is  kept  with  the 
book  as  well  as  bor- 
rower, a  method  rap- 
idly growing  into  wide 
use.  The  diagram 
shows  face  of  the 
card,  except  color  of 
rulings. 

These  book  cards 
are  kept  in  the  Acme 
or  C.  C.  pockets  while 
books  are  in  the  li- 
brary, and  when  out, 
they  are  used  to  re- 
cord the  number  of 
the  borrower  and  the 
date  of  loan.  They 
are  also  used  for  read- 
ers' cards. 

We  keep,  for  imme- 
diate delivery,  white, 
azure,  salmon,  lilac, 
terra  cotta,  green, 
cherry,  and  make 
promptly  to  order  any 
other   color,    size,  or 


ruling. 


Price,  30c.  per  100;  $2.50  per  1,000. 


34b.  Call  Slips.  Plain  manilla,  white  or  colored  paper,  cut  into 
small  slips  5x5  cm  (2x2  in.)  or  5  x  7>^  cm  (2  x  3  in.),  and  used  for 
charging  loans,  memo.,  etc.  34bi,  5x5  cm  call  slips,  15c.  per  1,000; 
34b2,  5  X  7^  cm  call  slips,  20c.  per  1,000.     Indicate  color  desired. 

35u.  L.  B.  Order  Slip.  An  almost  necessary  companion  of  the 
Order  Book  (see  3iu),  also  the  best  Recommendation  Blank.  Standard 
"  p  "  size  7>2  x  1 2)4  cm,  manilla  color,  blank  spaces  with  printed  headings 
and  rulings  for  all  the  items  of  the  fullest  catalog  and  all  the  official 
library  records.  Used  also  by  individuals  for  card  catalogs,  lists  of 
books  to  be  bo't  or  read,  by  agents  to  make  offers  of  special  books  for 
sale,  etc.,  etc.  One  of  the  greatest  helps  in  keeping  records  and 
accounts.  Space  is  allowed  for  printing  the  name  of  the  library  at  the 
top,  a  great  convenience  when  slips  are  sent  to  the  purchasing  agent. 
This  costs  50c.  per  1,000  extra.     Its  form  is  shown  on  another  page. 


71 


Price,  No.  3511  L.  B.  Order  Slip,  $2.00  per  1,000.     Discount  10  per 
cent  on  5,000,  and  20  per  cent  on  10,000  in  one  order. 


Library  No. 


Author's  surname,  fiillowecl  by  given  names  or  initials 


Not  in  library 


WRITE  LEGIBLY 


Title 

Edition  Place  Publisher 

Year                        Xo.  of  Vols.     Size                Total  Price                                      NOT  in  great  need 
NOT  in  haste 

I  recommend  the  above  for  the  library.    Notice  of  receipt  is  NOT  asked. 

Signature 
Address 

Fill  above  fully  as  possible.   Crosscut  NOT,  if  notice  is  wanted,  if  in  great  need  or  special  haste. 
Put  a?  before  items  of  which  you  are  not  sure.  Give  reasons  for  recommending  ON  THE  BACK. 


The  above  is  the  face  of  the  L,  B.  Order  Slip.     On  the  back  the 
space  is  left  blank  for  notes,  except  the  fine  type  below :  — 

Brief  reasons  for  recommending  are  specially  esteemed.  Last  or  best  edition  is  understood  if  none  is 
specified.  At  least  indicate  whether  published  here  or  abroad.  Give  your  idea  of  price,  with  a  ?  before  it  if 
only  an  estimate.     Do  not  put  dashes  or  "  Don't  ''now  "  in  spaces  you  cannot  till,  but  leave  for  others  to  fill. 

Write  legibly.  Careless  writing  or  incorrect  or  insufficient  data  may  delay  or  prevent  ordering  or  finding, 
or  may  result  in  getting  a  wrong  book.  First  see  whether  we  have  the  book,  if  a  duplicate  is  wanted, 
clearly  indicate  why  needed.  If  others  wish  the  same  book  it  will  increase  its  claims  for  approval  if  they  add 
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39c.  Card  Pockets.  Nearly  all  libraries  now  use  a  reader's 
card,  which  is  taken  with  his  book  to  tell  on  what  date  it  must' be 
returned.  This  has  a  few  of  the  most  needed  rules  and  penalties 
printed  on  one  side.  Many  have  also  blanks  on  which  numbers  of  the 
books  wanted  are  written.  These  cards  were  forever  being  lost  or 
soiled.  Some  one  soon  saw  the  importance  and  necessity  of  a  pocket 
in  each  book,  in  which  this  card  could  be  safely  and  tidily  kept.  If 
borrowers  have  cards  which  they  must  show  in  drawing  books,  as  in 
most  public  libraries,  these  cards  are  kept  in  the  pockets  while  the 
book  is  out  of  the  library.  If  cards  be  kept  for  each  book  recording 
its  whereabouts  and  circulation,  they  are  kept  in  the  pockets  while 
the  book  is  in  the  library.  Libraries  that  use  both  the  book  and 
reader's  cards,  as  many  are  coming  to,  keep  the  book  card  in  the  pocket 
when  the  book  is  in  the  library,  and  the  reader's  card  in  the  pocket 
when  the  book  is  out,  thus  keeping  the  pocket  in  constant  use.  Others 
have  a  system  under  which  the  pocket  is  used  for  two  cards  at  once. 
Others  use  it  to  hold  a  card  giving  date  when  the  book  becomes 
finable.  Readers  often  use  it  to  slip  in  notes  and  references  made 
while    reading. 

In  short,  every  library,  whatever  its  system,  finds  a  practical  use 
that  pays  for  inserting  pockets  in  each  volume. 

39cl.  Tlie  Acme  Pocket  is  made  of  strong 
manila,  cut  with  a  peculiar  die  so  that  the  cards 
can  be  put  in  and  taken  out  with  the  greatest 
rapidity,  and  yet  are  firmly  held.  On  the  surface 
is  printed  the  rules  of  the  library.  Use  has  proved 
its  real  economy. 

The  convincing  testimonials  below,  from  leading 
librarians  who  have  given  them  a  long  and  thorough 
test,  prove  it  the  best  to  adopt. 

From  W:  F.   Poole,  Prest.  Am.   Lib.  Assn.   and 
Libn.  Chicago  P.  L. 

"The  library-card  pockets  made  by  Mr  W.  B.  Wickersham  are  used  in  this  library,  and 
are  a  very  simple  and  useful  contrivance,  preventing  the  loss  of  cards,  and  facilitating  the 
return  of  books  which  have  been  lost  or  mislaid  by  their  borrowers." 

From  Henry  Baetz,  ex-Librarian  Milwaukee  P.  L. 

"  We  have  used  the  'Acme'  library-card  pocket  since  the  organization  of  our  librarv,  and 
are  highly  pleased  with  it.  It  is  simple,  cheap,  and  convenient,  and  amply  serves  the  purpose 
for  which  it  is  intended.     I  cheerfully  and  cordially  recommend  it  to  all  circulating  libraries." 


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From  R.  C.  Woodward,  Librarian  Springfield  (O.)  P.  L. 

"Your  'Acme'  library-card  pocket  has  been  well  tested  in  the  Springfield  Public  Library 
during  the  past  year  and  a  half,  and  has  given  entire  satisfaction.  I  can  cheerfully  recom 
mend  it  for  convenience  and  economy,  preventing  the  loss  of  cards,  joreserving  them  in  good 
condition,  and  thereby  avoiding  the  frequent  necessity  of  replacing  them." 

From  Mrs  R.  J.  Trask,  City  Librarian,  Lawrence,  Kan. 

"I  take  pleasure  in  testifying  to  the  usefulness  of  the  'Acme'  library-card  pocket.  The 
small  expense  should  not  be  allowed  to  deter  any  library  from  taking  advantage  of  such 
an  efficient  convenience.  The  use  of  the  pockets  makes  my  library  work  much  easier.  I  am 
quite  delighted  with  them." 

From  Lucy  Stevens,  ex-Librarian  Toledo  (O.)  P.  L. 

"  It  is  with  much  pleasure  that  I  respond  to  your  request  for  my  opinions  concerning  the 
'Acme'  library-card  pocket.  A  better  article  for  the  purpose  I  have  never  seen;  and  as  I 
have  had  many  years'  experience  with  a  great  variety  of  library  pockets,  this  testimony  should 
go  for  much.  It  combines  in  one  all  the  best  things  desirable  in  an  article  of  this  kind,  viz., 
it  receives  the  card  readily,  holds  it  securely,  parts  with  it  without  reluctance,  while,  not  least 
among  its  many  virtues,  its  peculiar  construction  prevents  it  from  becoming  a  harborer  of 
dust  and  '  other  things'  which  sometimes  find  their  way  into  these  receptacles,  verv  much  to 
the  annoyance  of  the  librarian.  In  short,  it  is  a  generous  pocket,  readv  to  give  and  ready  to 
take.  It  is  a  pocket  that  can  be  trusted,  and  it  is  not  wanting  in  the  divine  graces  of  econ- 
omy, neatness,  and  beauty.     My  associates  desire  to  unite  in  these  commendations." 

From    H:  J.  Carr,    Treas.   Am.  Lib.  Assn.  and  Public   Libn,  Grand 
Rapids,  Mich. 

"  The  'Acme'  library-card  pocket  was  adopted  and  put  in  use  after  considerable  inquiry 
and  investigation,  since  we  were  satisfied  that  it  was  the  best  form  at  present  made  for  its 
particular  purpose,  and  that  its  use  would  result  in  advantages  and  saving,  which  fully  war- 
ranted the  expense  and  labor  of  applying.  So  far  as  used,  our  people  are  well  jjleased  with 
it,  and  appreciate  its  advantages  quite  evidently.  The  writer  has  been  familiar  with  use  of 
such  and   similar  pockets  elsewhere,  and  cannot  urge  too  strongly  the  worth  of  such  an  appli- 


ance in  all  working  libraries." 


From  Jno.  C.  Crume,  Libn.  McPherson  Sunday  School,  Dayton,  O. 

"  I  am  using  the  'Acme'  pockets,  and  recommend  them  to  all  librarians.  They  are  an  excel- 
lent device,  as  they  save  re-writing  soiled  or  lost  cards." 

From  F.  H.  Buck,  Public  Librarian,  Batavia,  111. 

"  I  have  used  the  'Acme'  pocket  in  the  Public  Library  of  this  place  for  a  number  of  years, 
and  think  it  far  the  best  thing  to  hold  and  preserve  the  library  cards.  I  do  not  see  how  there 
could  be  anything  better  devised  for  that  purpose." 

From  M.  L  Dryden,  Librarian  Dayton  (O.)  P.  L. 

"The  pockets  are  entirely  satisfactory.  While  waiting  for  our  order  to  be  filled  we  have 
had  the  opportunity  to  prove  their  necessitv,  not  only  as  a  matter  of  convenience,  but  of 
economy,  both  of  library  cards  and  time  of  the  attendants  in  supplying  new  ones  to  those 
who  have  lost  them  on  account  of  the  books  being  without  the  pocket." 

From  Olive  M.  Wilder,  Librarian  Bryan  (O.)  Library. 

"  We  find  it  very  convenient,  not  only  in  i^reventing  the  card  being  soiled,  but  in  keeping  it 
from  being  destroyed  or  lost.     Since  using  it  we  would  not  know  how  to  do  without  it." 

From  Springfield  Public  Library. 

"  We  have  used  the  'Acme'  pockets  since  May,  and  have  found  them  entirely  satisfactory 
and  an  excellent  preventive  of  defaced  and  lost  cards." 

From  Helen  J.  McCaine,  Public  Librarian  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

"The  'Acme'  library-card  pocket  has  been  used  in  this  library  for  the  last  three  years.  It 
is  an  excellent  device  for  keeping  the  card  safe  and  clean.  I  cheerfully  recommend  it  as  a 
great  convenience  both  to  the  book  borrower  and  to  the  library  attendants." 


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From  Gko.  W.  Hilton,  Librarian  Church  of  the  Messiah,  Chicago. 

"  We  have  them  on  every  book  of  our  library  of  i,ooo  volumes,  and  find  them  quite  neces- 
sary in  preventing  cards  from  getting  soiled  and  lost.  The  rules,  being  printed  on  t  hem,  are 
always  in  a  conspicuous  ])lacc.  They  are  easy  of  adjustment,  and  should  certainly  be  in  all 
library  books  where  cards  are  used." 

From  C.   F.  Waldo,  Librarian  Jackson  (Mich.)  P.  L. 

"  My  testimony  in  favor  of  the  usefulness  of  the  'Acme'  pockets  may  be  tardy,  but  it  is  none 
the  less  genuine.  I  do  not  see  how  a  free  public  library  could  be  successfully  managed  with- 
out them.  We  find  them  of  great  service  in  preserving  cards  from  soil  and  loss.  Send  us 
5,000  more." 

From  Chas.  E.  Sinclair,  Treas.  Ravenswood  (III.)  Historical  Society. 

"  We  have  been  using  the  'Acme'  pocket  in  our  books  of  the  Public  Library  for  about  four 
years,  and  believe  them  to  be  the  best  article  of  the  kind  in  the  market.  They  not  only  save 
us  much  trouble,  but  our  patrons  are  not  bothered  by  losing  their  cards  as  they  formerly 
were." 

From  R.  C   Woodward,  Public  Librarian  Springfield,  O. 

"  We  have  used  them  for  several  years,  and  would  not  be  without  them,  as  they  save  time 
in  re-writing  soiled  cards,  or  new  ones  for  those  lost.  They  are  convenient,  useful,  and  one 
of  the  best  devices  given  us  towards  securing  neatness  and  quickness  in  our  library  work.  I 
hojje  you  may  find  an  increased  demand  for  them.  It  is  a  good  thing  and  ought  to  be  pur- 
chased liberally." 

From  Minnie  M.  Oakley,  Librarian  Madison  (Wis.)  F.  L. 

"  We  think  the  'Acme'  pocket  an  invaluable  adjunct.  A  library  book  without  a  pocket  is 
as  incomplete  as  a  history  without  an  inde.x." 

From  Jennie  K.  Chase,  Librarian,  Kenosha,  Wis. 

"  I  take  great  pleasure  in  recommending  the  'Acme'  pocket  as  invaluable  for  the  purpose 
designed.  They  are  convenient,  durable,  and  of  excellent  service  in  preserving  the  cards  and 
catalogues." 

From  Rev.  C:  W.  Taneyhill,  M.  E.  Church,  Bowling  Green,  O. 

"I  can  recommend  the  'Acme'  pockets.  They  are  a  great  aid  in  preserving  the  library 
cards;  also,  in  keeping  the  record,  as  the  number  of  the  person  is  on  his  card,  and  often 
would  be  forgotten,  or  the  wrong  one  sent.  The  card  tells  the  truth,  and  shows  also  who  is 
entitled  to  a  book,  should  a  new  librarian  be  in." 

From  Lucy  C.  Wonner,  Public  Librarian,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 

"  We  have  used  them  three  years,  and  find  they  are  valued  highly  by  our  readers,  as  in 
them  cards  are  so  easily  preserved  and  kept  clean.  Also,  we  find  they  save  the  wear  and 
tear  on  books  caused  by  readers  looking  through  them  for  the  cards.  We  have  never  had 
any  one  thing  that  gives  such  general  satisfaction  to  all  as  the  'Acme'  pocket." 


PRICES  OF  ACME  POCKETS. 


Printed  with  the  rules  of  the  library  without  extra  charge.  $4.00 
per  thousand  ;  discount  of  10  per  cent  on  3,000  ;  20  per  cent  on  5,000; 
25  per  cent  on  10,000;  30  per  cent  on  20,000.  Address  all  orders  to 
the  Sole  Makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 

39e.  CC  Pockets.  Much  cheaper  pocket  than  Acme,  devised 
by  the  Boston  Athenasum,  and  adopted,  with  some  changes,  by  the 
Columbia  College  Library. 

It  is  made  of  very  strong  thin  linen  paper.  Three  sides  are  folded 
over  a  thick  card,  enough  larger  to  insure  an  easy  insertion  of  the  card 
desired,  and  the  three  edges  formed  by  the  fold  are  pasted  on  enough 
below  the  top  edge  of  the  book  so  that  the  card  projects  Y^  cm  above 
the  outside.     Price,  per  1,000,  $1.25. 


79 


cSo 


42b.  Universal  IJiiider.  For  binding  pamflcts,  periodicals, 
magazines,  sheet  music,  and  loose  papers.  The  peculiar  feature  of 
the  Universal  is  its  adjustable  back  and  double  hinge. 

The  same  back  as  in  a  regularly  bound  volume  is  secured  without 
regard  to  the  number  of  sheets  or  pamflets  bound.  No  loose  and 
ungainly  projection  on  which  it  is  impossible  to  paste  labels  or  num- 
bers, and  make  them  stay.  Avoids  the  great  wear  occasioned  by  the 
bulging  back  of  other  binders.  A  volume  bound  by  the  Universal,  of 
whatever  thickness,  stands  as  compact  and  clear  on  the  shelf  as  any 
result  of  the  binder's  art. 

The  double  hinge  gives  greater  flexibility,  allowing  it  to  open  flat  — 
an  important  point,  particularly  in  binding  sheet  music  and  papers. 
Used  on  reading  rests  or  in  a  bookholder,  it  will  stay  open  of  itself^ 
while  others  are  a  closed  book. 


ABC  D 

A  and  67  are  the  two  covers  separated,  y^-cover  shows  the  paper 
filed  on  the  wires,  and  the  back  or  flap  (B)  which  forms  the  back  of 
the  book.  C-cover  has  a  metal  hinge  or  clamping  bar,  perforated  for 
the  wires,  with  lugs  to  hold  the  wires  when  bent  down,  and  a  pocket 
for  the  back  to  slide  into.     D  shows  the  complete  book. 

PRICE    LIST. 

:ies 

6Xx9^     $1.00 

.  1.00 

1.10 

1.10 

1.20 

1.20 

1.20 

1.30 

i4>^   1.30 

1.85^ 

2.00 


Centimeters 

Inches 

42b  1. 

l6.\25 

6Xx9^ 

b2. 

i6>^x26 

6%  X  loX 

b3. 

18^x27 

7%  X  io|< 

b4. 

20x25^ 

8x10 

b5. 

19X  X  29 

7^xn^ 

b6. 

21  X30 

SXxii^ 

b7. 

23  X  zo'A 

9x12 

b8. 

24x32 

9^X12^4 

b9. 

27x37 

loi^xi^Yz 

blO. 

29x42 

iiKxi6>^ 

bll. 

30>^  X  44 

12  X  17X 

bl2. 

32^x45;^ 

1234:  xiS 

Above  are  for  binders  in  half  russia,  cloth  sides.  Any  size  to  order 
at  corresponding  prices.  20  per  cent  discount  on  ten  or  more  binders 
in  one  order.  Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St. 
(P.  O.  Box  260),  Boston. 


8t 


42a.  Coiniuoii  Sense  Binder.  This  candidate  for  first 
place  has  made  friends  wherever  tried,  and  grown  into  very  large  use 
with  unexampled  rapidity.  After  long  experience  we  commend  it 
highly.  Two  metal  strips,  hinges,  or  stubs  make  a  vise  in  which  pam- 
flets  or  papers  are  clamped  by  flexible,  flat,  steel  fasteners,  attached 
to  the  right-hand  stub,  as  securely  as  if  bound.  This  fastener  is  stiff 
enough  to  perforate  thin  pamflets  without  previous  punching,  so  flexible 
that  it  can  be  bent  at  any  point  with  the  fingers,  and  so  strong  that  it 
may  be  bent  back  and  forth  in  constant  use  for  many  years  without 
breaking.  It  breaks  less  often  than  any  other  device,  and  can  be 
replaced  as  quickly  as  a  common  cord.  We  guarantee  against  breaking, 
and  supply  new  fasteners  free.  This  fastener  is  passed  through  the 
papers  between  the  stubs,  which  are  held  firmly  together  till  it  is  bent 
over  as  close  as  possible,  thus  clamping  them  together.  The  free  end 
of  the  fastener  is  then  protected  by  sliding  the  brass  clasp  over  it,  as 
shown  in  the  cut.     The  binder  is  simple,  durable,  and  common  sense. 

The  steel  fastener  cannot  stretch,  thus  cutting  the  papers  by  a  saw- 
like action.  They  clamp  by  a  right-angle  bend  in  the  steel,  and  so 
cannot  slip  in  fastening,  or  work  loose  in  use.  The  quickness  of  the 
operation  allows  frequent  removal  of  any  paper,  piece  of  music,  etc., 
often  a  great  convenience  when  a  single  sheet  is  wanted  and  a  whole 
volume  cannot  be  carried. 

Beside  the  styles  and  sizes  kept  constantly  in  stock,  we  make  any 
size  or  material  promptly  to  order. 

In  ordering  from  the  following  sizes,  allow  ^  cm  margin  all  round ; 
i.  e.  order  a  binder  i  cm  (^  in.)  longer  and  }i  cm  (,«  in.)  wider  than 
paper. 

The  price  of  special  sizes  may  be  obtained  by  adding  hight  and  width 
and  multiplying  by  .02  for  cloth,  .03  for  half  russia,  per  centimeter,  or 
.06  for  cloth,  .09  for  half  russia,  per  inch. 


82 


PRICE    LIST    OF    COMMON-SENSE    BINDERS. 


No. 

42al. 
a2. 
a3. 
a4. 
a5. 
aO. 
a7. 
a8. 
aO. 
alO. 
all. 
al2. 
al3. 
al4. 
al5. 
al6. 
al7. 
al8. 
al9. 
a20. 
a21. 
a22. 
a23. 
a24. 
a25. 
a26. 
a27. 


Size  —  Centimeters. 
14x21^ 

15x24 

16  X  25 
i6>^  X26 
iS'^x27 

20^  X  26 
21  X  27 

igyi  X  29 
21  X30 
22x31 
23  X  30;^ 

24x32 

^3'A^  34^2 

25/2  ^33% 
26^  x  36 

27  X  37 
27x37 

28  X  40^ 

29  x  42 
30/^x44 

3^'A^4Sy2 
34  X  49/^ 
38x56 
42x61 

47^x63^^ 


Size  —  Inches 

5><x8K 
6x9>^ 
6>Cx9^ 
6Kx 
7;^x 
7^x 
S>^x 
8Xx 

SXx 

8^x 

9x 

10  X 
9Kx 
9,'4:x 

lOX 

lo^x 

10^4:  X 

lO^X 

11  X 

!  I, 


II/2X 

I2X 

12^  X 

I3>^x 


0%    

o'X    

oA  

oX  ii>  half  morocco  only., 

oH     


^A 

2% 

2 
2 

3% 


3% 


4%    

4%    

4}^  for  music. 
6       

ey2 

7%   


9% 


Full  Cloth. 

$  .60 
.65 
.70 
.70 
.75 
.80 

.85 

.85 

.85 

.90 

.95 

1.00 

1.00 

1.05 

1.10 

1.15 

1.20 

.      1.25 

1.35 

1.45 

1.50 

1.75 

.      2.00 


15x22 2.50 

i6>^x24      2.75 

18^  x  25      3.00 


Half  Russia. 
$    .90 

1.00 
1.05 
1.10 
1.10 
1.10 
1.10 
1.15 
1.15 
1.20 
1.25 
1.30 
1.35 
1.35 
1.40 
1.45 
1.50 
1.55 
1.60 
1.70 
1.85 
2.00 
2.25 
2.50 
3.00 
3.25 
3.50 


Address    all    orders 
Box  260),  Boston. 


to    Library   Bureau,    146    Franklin   St.    (P.   O. 


44i.  L.  B.  Scrap  Book.  One  hundred  manilla  sheets  with  guards, 
laced  in  a  Common  Sense  Binder.  On  these  sheets  the  scraps  may  be 
pasted,  and  by  the  insertion  of  new  sheets  the  clippings  on  any  subject  can 
always  be  kept  together.  These  manilla  sheets  and  shelf  binders  make 
the  most  practical  scrap  book  yet  invented,  combining  in  the  fullest 
degree  the  merits  of  the  old  system  of  pasting  on  a  large  flat  sheet,  for 
easy  reading,  with  the  greater  advantage  of  constant  classification, 
power  of  revision,  and  easy  consultation. 

Price,  half  morocco.  Binder  and  100  manilla  sheets  with  guards, 
$1.50.  The  manilla  scrap  sheets  can  be  had,  cut  and  punched  to  same 
standard,  25c.  per  100. 

Made  only  by  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


83 


4:4a.  The  li.  B.  Scrap  Box.  One  hundred  manilla  pocket-books 
arranged  in  a  heavy  case,  alfabetically  or  by  subject  numbers,  thus 
being  their  own  index.  With  it  scraps  may  be  classed  by  any  system 
and  found  again  at  once.  Not  being  pasted,  any  can  be  taken  out  for 
-use,  to  replace  by  better  copies,  or  to  throw  away  after  their  season  of 
interest  has  passed.  This  system  has  great  advantage  over  any  method 
of  pasting.  The  subject  is  entered  on  the  pocket  and  in  the  index. 
Any  illustrations  or  notes,  as  thought  of,  heard  or  clipped  from  papers, 
are  added.  All  being  unpasted  can  be  arranged  or  re-arranged  for  any 
purpose,  and  in  making  up  sermons,  articles,  etc.,  those  parts  needed 
can  be  used  without  copying.  A  thin  book  index  serves  for  analysis 
.and  extra  cross  references  beyond  those  on  the  pockets.  This  box 
holds  twice  as  many  scraps  as  Breed's  Book,  looks  neatly  on  the  shelf, 
and  allows  any  one  subject  pocket  to  be  taken  away  when  wanted 
without  taking  the  other  99.  Numbers,  letters,  months  and  days  on 
ready-gummed  slips  like  p.  o.  stamps  and  a  book-index  go  free  with  the 
L.  B.  Scrap  Box.     Price  $2.50. 

Made  by  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


84 


44:b.  Breed's  Portfolio  Scrap  Book.  A  series  of  50  very 
strong  manilla  pockets,  15x23  cm  (6x9  in.),  firmly  bound  in  red  or 
black  leather,  making  a  handsome  octavo  volume.  The  material  can 
be  arranged  alfabetically,  as  there  is  an  alfabetical  index  in  the 
front ;  or,  as  the  envelopes  are  numbered,  the  notes  and  clippings  can 
be  easily  classed  according  to  the  Decimal  Classification,  which  is  coming 
into  such  extensive  use  for  this  purpose.  (See  No.  15  L.  B.  Catalog.) 
The  pockets  are  all  provided  with  tucks,  so  that  it  is  impossible  for 
the  clippings  to  fall  out  and  get  lost,  even  tho  the  book  should  be 
dropped  on  the  floor.  The  binding  is  first-class,  and  well  calculated  to 
endure  constant  handling.  The  numerous  <ruards  in  the  volume  leave 
plenty  of  room  for  expansion  without  straining  the  back,  breaking  the 
sewing,  or  warping  the  covers.  This  has  many  of  the  advantages  of 
the  Utility  Scrap  Book  and  L.  B.  Scrap  Box,  and  can  be  placed  on  the 
shelf  with  the  other  books  of  the  library.     Price,  half  russia,  $3.00. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


8: 


44ii.  utility  Scrap  Book.  A  series  of  strong  manilla  pockets, 
lettered  and  bound,  with  space  for  expansion  between  each  group  of 
five  pockets,  which,  lettered  with  the  vowels  a,  e,  i,  o,  tc,  make  in  all  120 
pockets.  The  scrap  or  note  is  placed  on  the  page  of  the  initial  letter 
of  its  subject  and  in  the  pocket  of  the  first  vowel  in  the  subject ;  i.  e.  a 
scrap  on  "Character"  goes  on  page  C,  in  pocket  a;  on  "Music"  in 
pocket  21,  of  page  M.  The  pages  lie  close  together  when  empty.  The 
book  expands  as  more  space  is  needed,  and  its  capacity  is  five  or  six 
times  that  of   an  ordinary  scrap  book  of  the  same  size. 

No  paste,  mucilage,  strings,  springs,  orpins  are  used.  The  whole  col- 
lection is  instantly  self-inde.xed 
under  subject,  and  ready  for  refer- 
ence. All  scraps  are  simply  laid 
loosely  in  their  proper  compartment, 
and  any  individual  clipping  can  be 
taken  out  and  used  without  affecting- 
the  classification  of  the  rest. 

The  Utility  is  at  once  an  index 
rerum  and  commonplace  book. 
Write  abstracts  or  quotations  on  slips 
with  references  to  volume  and  page. 
Thus  an  account  is  kept  of  what 
is  serviceable  in  one's  readingr. 

If  items  on  one  subject  accumulate, 
file  away  in  a  large  envelope,  and  refer  to  it  in  the  scrap  book ;  this 
makes  needed  room  and  keeps  track  of  all  accumulated  matter. 

Both  sides  of  printed  sheets  are  preserved.     Fold  long  articles  to  the 
length  of  20  cm  (8  in.),  to  fit  the  pocket. 

When  the  book  is  full  it  is  a  valuable  cyclopcedia  of  those  things  in 

which  the  collector  is  chiefly  interested.     Another  copy  is  started  for 

current  collections  ;    or  the  matter  may  be  taken  out  of  the  first  and 

filed  in  envelopes,  and  the  same  scrap  book  used  to  collect  anew  supply. 

Price,  handsomely  bound  in  half  leather  ....  82. OO 

Sole  Agent.s,  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


86 


45a.  Claclier  Patent  Paiiiflet  Box.  By  far  the  best  and  most 
durable  case  for  filing  safely,  conveniently,  and  cheaply  all  pamflets, 
periodicals,  music,  or  any  papers  that  need  to  be  kept  for  quick  refer- 
ence, free  from  dust,  wear,  and  injury.  It  is  a  handsome,  strong  wooden 
#  box  with  marbled  sides  and  top,  and  cloth  back  with  gold  lines. 

A  strong  concealed  spring  hinge  of  the  best  English  wire  automat- 
ically shuts  and  holds  the  cover  dust  tight.  In  use  the  ordinary  case 
must  be  taken  from  the  shelf,  the  dusty  cover  taken  off  the  top,  and 
the  contents  emptied  out  to  find  what  is  wanted.  It  takes  time,  and 
stirs  up  dust  and  contents.  With  this  box  the  back  of  the  wooden 
*'book"  opens  like  a  spring  door,  without  latch  or  catch.  A  wooden 
slide  in  the  bottom  of  the  box  acts  as  a  car  to  carry  the  pamflets. 
Drawn  out  it  holds  the  spring  door  open  during  consultation,  and 
the  pressure  of  the  finger  on  the  slide  replaces  the  contents  and 
shuts  the  box  again,  all  without  removing  the  case  from  the  shelf. 
There  is  no  other  device  that  keeps  the  contents  so  accessibly.  Inside 
the  door  is  a  blank  index,  so  arranged  as  to  be  written  on  conveniently, 
and  in  all  details  the  box  is  all  that  could  be  desired.  The  following 
are  always  in  stock  ;  we  make  to  order  any  other  size  or  finish. 

PRICE    LIST. 
Dimensions  given  are  Inside  Measnre. 


No. 

High. 

Deep. 

Tliick. 

al.  j 

i6 
6X 

4>8 

5  cm. 
2  in. 

a2.| 

8X 

'4^ 

6.2  cm. 

2j4  in- 

a3.  j 

23 
9 

I' 

7.5  cm. 
3  in. 

a4.  j 

23 
9 

7 

7.5  cm. 
3  in. 

a5.  • 

25^ 
10 

I7>^ 

7 

8.8  cm. 
oA  in- 

a6.  { 

25>^ 

10 

20/2 
8 

S.S  cm. 
3/2  in- 

Price. 


.50 


.55 


.60 


.05 


.70 


{    -^ 


4iy 


No. 


a7. 


8a. 


aO. 


alO. 


High. 

Deep. 

Thick. 

Price. 

28 
II 

23 

9 

10  cm. 
4  in. 

1 

.80 

r,H 

23 
9 

10  cm. 
4  in. 

{ 

.95 

35 
15 

25 
10 

12  cm. 

4>V  in- 

1 

1.25 

Is  a  7 

with  4 

slides,  and 

is     the 

best 

dust-proof 

pigeon 

■hole  case  for  bills, 

letters, 

etc. 

1.50 

Address  all  orders  to  the  makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St., 
Boston. 


87 


45in-o.  C  C.  Paintlet  Cases.  This  series  of  manilla  and  wood 
are  as  much  the  best  of  all  the  cheap  cases,  as  are  the  unequaled  Clacher 
of  the  higher  priced.     When  the  latter  cannot  be  afforded,  some  years' 

trial  in  many  different  libraries  has 
proved  these  the  most  perfect  and 
economical  device.  Cost  is  so  low 
that  they  can  be  used  with  great 
freedom. 

These  cases  have  solid  tops,  avoid- 
ing the  injury  to  pamflets  and  the 
extra  dust  and  dirt  of  the  open-end 
patterns.  They  have  nothing  to  get 
out  of  order,  being  merely  handsome 
cases  open  on  the  back.  Standing 
on  the  shelves,  this  form  is  least 
exposed  to  dust ;  and,  if  the  case  be 
pushed  against  the  back  of  the  shelf,  it  acts  like  a  dust  cover. 

Made  in  all  the  standard  sizes.  Special  sizes  made  promptly  to  order 
at  proportionate  rates.  The  regular  stock  is  in  three  thicknesses  : 
I.  The  manilla  case  for  a  few  thin  pamflets.  2.  The  half  thickness. 
3.  The  standard.  This  avoids  the  waste  of  shelf  space  and  the  crump- 
ling down  of  the  pamflets  occasioned  where  the  thick  cases  must  be 
used,  tho  there  are  few  pamflets  on  the  subject.  If  the  collection 
increase,  it  is  very  easy  to  replace  either  of  the  thinner  cases  with  a 
thicker  one,  and  change  the  labels,  extra  labels  being  furnished  for  this 
purpose. 

3Iaiiilla  C.  C.  Painflet  Cases.  Made  from  heavy  tag-board  to 
take  a  few  thin  pamflets. 

45m.   I.      Size  25  X  17.5  cm  (10  x  7  in.).      Price  .  .  .  3c. 

45m.   2.        "31  x  20.5    "     (12x8").         "  .  .  .  4c. 

Wood  C.  C  Painflet  Casein.  Thoroughly  seasoned  stock,  joined 
in  the  strongest  way,  all  neatly  covered  with  very  durable  marbled 
paper. 

Size  25  X  17.5  X  3  cm  (10  x  7  x  1^4^  in.).      Price 
"     25  X  17.5  X  6     "    (10  X  7  x  2ji    "  ).  " 

"     25  X  17. 5  X  10  "    (10  X  7  X  4        "  ).  " 

"     26  X  17.5  X  7     "    (lojif  X  7  X  2>|  in.).      " 
"     27.5  X  18.5  X  4.5  cm  (II  X  y}4  X  134;   in.). 


45 -G 

3- 

45-0 

4- 

45-0 

5- 

45-0 

6. 

45-0 

7- 

45-0 

8. 

45-0 

8a 

45-0 

9- 

Price 


45-0   10. 


27.5  X  18.5  X  7.5 
27.5  X  18.5  X  10 
30  X  22.5  X  9 
35  X  25  X  10.5 


{Iix7}4x3  "  ). 

(Iix7^:x4  "  ). 

(12  X  9  X  3>4  "  ). 

(14x10x4)^  "  ). 


15c. 
20c. 
25c. 
20c. 
20c. 
25c. 
30c. 
30c. 
35c. 


A  discount  of  20  per  cent  on  10  or  more  cases. 

These  dimensions  are  all  outside.     The  inside  measures  are  approxi- 
mately I  cm  less  in  the  wood  cases. 

Sole  Makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  I'ranklin   St.,  Boston. 


88 

46a.     Spriiig-.back  Binder.      The   papers    or  pamflets    are   held 

firmly  in  a  vise  made  by  the  steel  cylinder 
spring  back.  No  awl,  needle,  or  string  is 
used.  The  sides  serve  as  levers  to  open  this 
cylinder,  which  holds  one  sheet  firmly  or 
may  be  opened  to  hold  a  volume.  The  best 
device  for  keeping  clean  and  in  order  any 
papers  not  to  be  mutilated  by  the  needles  of 
the  ordinary  binders. 

This  has  led  to  a  large  use  in  reading- 
rooms  for  papers  with  double-page  illustrations  ;  there  is  no  perfora- 
tion or  mutilation,  and  papers  are  preserved  in  a  perfect  condition  for 
permanent  binding.  The  chief  advantage,  however,  is  the  ease  and 
quickness  with  which  papers  can  be  taken  out  or  inserted. 

Also  as  a  reading-case.  The  steel  cylinder  fits  the  hand  and  supports 
the  pamflet  so  it  is  vastly  easier  to  hold  while  reading.  The  sides 
keep  it  flat  and  clean,  and  prevent  the  otherwise  inevitable  dogearing 
of  the  corners.  It  is  the  work  of  an  instant  only  to  put  in  or  take  out. 
Thus  a  magazine  or  part  of  a  choice  book  appearing  in  numbers  may  be 
read  by  a  whole  family  without  hurting  its  appearance  one  fifth  as  much 
as  would  a  single  reader  without  the  spring-back  case. 

All  binders  in  list  below  have  roan  back  and  corners.  We  make 
promptly  to  order  any  other  size  or  style  of  binding.  In  ordering  sizes 
not  on  our  list,  give  exact  size  of  paper  to  be  bound.  For  oblong  books 
specify  shape.     Lettering  title  on  front  cover  is  at  actual  extra  cost. 

PRICE    LIST. 

To  Fit  Size  in 
No.  Cm.  Inches.  For  Price. 

46ai  i6      X25        6^x9^  Atlantic,  &c $   .90 

a2  i8}4x2'/y2    7%^'i-oyi  Harpers,  Century,  &c.    .     .     .  i.io 

as  i9>4  X  29        7^  X  11%  Science,  Medical  Record,  &c.  i.io 

a4  20^  X  26        8>^  X  10%  Letter  paper.  Shelf  Sheets,  &c.,  .  i.io 

35  21       X  30        8J4^xii^  Franklin  Square  Library,  &c.,  1.20 

a6  23      X  30)'2    9      X  12  Punch,  Fliegende  Blatter,  &c.  1.25 

ay  23>^  X  33>^    9/i  ^  13}(  Seaside  Library,  &c.        .     .     .  1.35 

a8  24      x3i>'3    gj4xi2}4  Nation  Critic,  &c 1.35 

ag  26}4  x  36      ioj4  x  14^  Cap  papers 1.55 

aio  27>^  X  37      lo^i  X  i4}4  Sheet  Music i.6o 

an  29      X  42      Iiy2xi6j4  Scien.  Am.,  Youth's  Comp.,  &c.  1.70 

ai2  30^x44      12      X  171^  Harper's  Weekly,  &c.     .     .     .  1.80 

ai3  32    X45>3     12^  X  18  London  News,  Graphic,  &c.     .  2.00 

Made  only  by  the  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


89 

46nl.  The  Atlienseviin.  Newspaper  File.  The  file  consists 
of  a  centre  stick,  around  which  are  arranged  seven  smaller  sticks  kept  in 
place  by  the  rubber  handle  at  the  bottom,  and  a  common  rubber  umbrella 

ring  at  the  top. 
Each  one  of  the 
small  er  s  t  i  cks 
binds  the  middle  of 
each  paper  against 
the  other  sticks, 
holding  it  securely 
and  keeping  it  sep- 
arate from  the 
other  papers. 

Fig.  I  repre- 
sents this  file  filled 
with  papers.  Fig.  2  shows  about  the  usual  condition  of  papers  in 
many  other  styles  of  files  in  which  pins  or  spurs  are  depended  on  for 
holding  the  papers  in  position.  Fig.  3  is  a  diagram  showing  the 
end  of  the  file  and  the  group  of  seven  small  rods  surrounding  the 
central  rod,  each  small  rod  holding  one  paper.  Without  threads, 
needles,  spurs  or  metal  strips  this  file  binds  securely,  holds  the  papers 
consecutively,  and  is  one  of  the  simplest  files  manufactured. 

No.   I.   length,  48    in.  to  fit  papers  up  to  38  in. 


40 
36 


3^ 


30    *' 
26    " 

22    " 


Price  per  ten,  $6.00. 


46ii6.  The  Coiiiinon  Sense 
Newspaper  Hokler,  constructed  by 
attaching  the  steel  fixtures  of  the  Com- 
mon Sense  Binder  to  rods  of  the  re- 
quired length.  It  binds  the  pages  of 
each  paper  in  consecutive  order ;  com- 
bines all  the  advantages  of  the  binder ; 
is  simple,  durable,  and  coimnon  sense, 
and  is  very  widely  used. 

Sizes,   16,  18,  21,  24,  26,  28,  30,  and  34  in. 
Price  per  ten,  $6.00. 


Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


90 

4(Jn8.  Atwater  Newsi^aper  Files.  These  have  had  a  wider 
use  among  Y.  M.  C.  A.  reading-rooms,  hotels,  and  club  rooms  than  any 
other  style,  on  account  of  the  low  price.  It  is  simply  two  sticks  held 
together  by  strong  rubber  rings,  and  in  place,  by  two  pins.  The  papers 
are  astride  the  longer  stick,  and  kept  from  slipping  off  by  the  pins  and 
the  second  stick.     A  practical  cheap  file. 


It  does  not  file  consecutively.     Price  per  lo  : 


12,  14  and  16  inch  between  Bands 
18,  20     "     22      "  "  " 

24,  26  "  28 
30,  32  '*  34 
36,  38     "     40 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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52.50 
3.00 
3.50 
4.00 
4.50 


46x.  Woodruff  File  Holder.  Used  in  the  government 
departments,  in  state,  county  and  city,  railroad  and  insurance  offices, 
in  banks,  law  offices,  and  by  individuals,  to  file  letters,  vouchers,  deeds, 
briefs,  or  other  documents  compactly  for  reference.  For  pamflets  they 
are  an  admirable  device. 

Safety.  Free  from  possibility  of  injury  by  tearing,  wearing,  soiling, 
wrinkling,  dust,  or  dog's-ears.     The  papers  or  pamflets  are  exactly  as  if 

put  in  a  box  and  the  cover  screwed 
down.  There  are  no  strings,  tapes, 
pins,  wires,  bands,  or  other  devices,, 
to  injure  the  papers. 

Filing.  Drop  the  papers  into 
place,  press  the  back-board  against 
them,  and  they  are  firmly  held.  No 
easier  filing  is  conceivable.  Papers 
may  be  arranged  by  dates  or  titles. 


OPENED. 


91 


CLOSED. 

nickeled  card  holders  are  furnished 

desk,  or  shelf,  or  in  a  cabinet  as  represented  by  cut 


Consulting.  A  slight  pressure  on  the 
back-board  (which  acts  as  a  lever)  releases 
the  clamping  bar,  the  spring  of  the  papers 
opens  them  loosely,  and  their  weight  brings 
them  down  on  the  now  sloping  backboard  so 
that  the  head-line  of  each  is  in  sight. 
Lift  out  the  required  paper,  and  a  single 
push  of  the  hand  seals  all  up  again.  Where 
several  files  are  used,  they  may  be  alfabeted, 
numbered,  or  labeled.  For  this  purpose 
A  row  of  files  may  be  ranged  on 


PRICE    LIST    WOODRUFF    FILE    HOLDERS. 

46x1.     Vouchers,      ]  ,^.^^14  x  io>/in.      }  •         •         •         • 

At*    n       T        1   T->  .  \  26 '4  X  1 2  X  26 j4  cm.  I 

46x2.     Legal   Documents,      j  ^^^  ^  ^^  ^  ^ /^  j^   }     .         .         . 

46X3.     Magazines  and  Pamflets,{j6Kxi7^x^26>^^cm.  I       _         _ 

Cabinets.  While  the 
holders  go  on  any  shelving 
of  the  proper  hight,  these 
are  much  more  convenient 
where  a  number  are  re- 
quired. 

They  are  handsomely 
finished  cases,  in  walnut, 
cherry,  or  ash,  and  are  pro- 
vided with  an  improved 
self-locking  attachment  at 
small  extra  cost. 


$  .75 

.85 
1.00 


PRICE 

LIST    WOODRUFF 

CABINETS. 

6 file  (6x  I)  .     . 

.    .    $16.00 

12 

"  (6x2)  .     . 

24.00 

iS 

"  (6> 

^3)  •     • 

32.00 

-4 

"  {6> 

:4)   .     . 

40.00 

30 

"  (6y 

5)  •     ■     ■ 

48.00 

Cabinets  are  fitted  with 
locking  attachments  at  25c. 
per  file-holder  additional. 


''■T^j^^.^j.  :~^_r7^7V_^Si 


Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


92 

47a-f.  Iiiterchaiijj^eable  Pigeon-Hole  Cases.  The  demand 
"for  Banner  Cases  with  one  or  more  spaces  filled  with  pigeon-holes  led 
to  this  device.  They  exactly  fit  the  spaces  of  a  standard  revolving 
book  case,  and  furnish  not  only  for  them,  compartments  for  all  standard 
blanks  from  a  postal  card  to  a  foolscap  sheet,  but  are  equally  con- 
venient for  the  same  use  on  shelves,  tables,  desks,  or  elsewhere.  All 
are  same  hight  and  width,  one  above  another  they  match ;  side  by  side, 
the  tops  are  a  level  surface,  and  so  are  interchangeable.  Thousands 
have  been  sold.  They  are  made  in  oak,  walnut,  and  cherry,  handsomely 
finished.  To  enable  them  to  stand  side  by  side  closely,  as  well  as  to  go 
in  the  Banner,  all  are  made  without  top  moulding.  All  cases  are  25  cm 
high  and  35  cm  wide  (9^  x  13^  in-)  outside.  The  cuts  below  show 
arrangement.     Any  other  size  or  form  will  be  made  to  order. 

Price,  82.50  each. 


■■^iiiiii-jil^-jiiil 


47a.  20  boxes,  12^  cm  deep,  4  high 
and  8  wide  (S  x  i}^  x  2i}i  i^-)-  Made 
to  fit  postals,  No.  33  catalog  cards, 
and  small  envelopes. 


47b.  15  boxes,  15  cm  deep,  4  high 
and  II  wide  (6  x  i}4  ^  4/{  in-)>  ^or  billet 
size  papers,  tracts,  envelopes,  and  folded 
papers. 


47c.  12  boxes,  20  cm  deep,  5  high 
and  II  wide  (8x2x41^  in.),  fitting  legal 
envelopes,  leases,  insurance  policies,  and 
all  the  larger  standard  folded  blanks  and 
legal  documents.  This  is  one  of  the 
most  used  cases. 


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47cl.  lo  spaces  fitting  pamflets, 
mss.  and  note  size  papers,  circulars, 
etc.  Each  space  is  20  cm  deep,  4  high 
and  16  wide  (8  x  i^  x  6^  in.). 


47e  gives  i  space  for  cap,  2  for  letter 
size  papers,  2  for  pamflets  or  mss.,  2  for 
note,  2  for  folded  papers,  postals,  or 
small  envelopes,  and  i  small  space  for 
pencils,  eraser,  etc. 


4:*7f  gives  4  spaces  for  letter  paper, 
2  for  note,  and  2  for  legal  envelopes  or 
folded  blanks.     " e"  and  "/"  have  the 


largest  sale. 


471-11.     Pigeon- Hole    Cases.      Same   woods    and    finish,    but 

smaller  than  47a-f.     Price,  $3.00  each. 


471.  Made  to  fit  standard  letter  size 
papers,  like  shelf  sheets,  order  sheets  folded, 
and  the  various  library  blanks.  Each  space 
is  20  cm  deep,  26  wide  and  4  high  (8  x  io>^ 
X  i^  in.). 


47ii  gives  10  spaces,  13^  cm  wide, 
20  deep  and  4  high,  for  standard  note 
sheets.  Also  used  for  large  envelopes, 
circulars,  etc.  "/"  and  "«"are  made  in 
oak,  walnut,  or  cherry. 


Address  orders  to  sole  makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


94 

48ii-i).  Li.  B.  File  and  Pamtlet  Case.  The  result  of  years  of 
experiment  to  get  a  satisfactory  file  or  pamfiet  case  at  low  cost.  Half 
of  one  side  doubles  back  on  itself,  allowing  the  most  convenient  possible 
consultation  of  contents  without  removing  from  the  box.  The  thickness 
allows  the  left  hand  easily  to  hold  the  case  with  the  door  and  flap  open, 

while  the  right  is  free  to  turn  the 
index  leaves  and  select  just  what 
is  wanted.  This  makes  consulta- 
tion much  easier,  as  no  shelf  or 
table  room  is  needed ;  in  fact, 
users  of  the  case  for  convenience 
will  take  it  from  a  table  and  hold 
it  in  the  left  hand. 

Made  of  heavy  board,  covered 
with  a  highly  glazed  mottled  paper, 
which  wears  without  thread  or 
ravelling,  as  cloth  does  not. 

We  heartily  commend  these 
cases  for  keeping  all  papers,  pam- 
flets,  clippings,  or  other  matter  to  be  arranged  alfabetically,  numeri- 
cally, chronologically,  or  otherwise. 

As  a  Pamfiet  Case.  It  is  dust  tight,  opens  quickly  for  easy  access 
to  contents,  while  it  does  not  spill  if  carelessly  handled.  The  cases  go 
on  edge,  book  fashion,  on  a  common  shelf. 

As  a  Letter  File.  A  large  sale  of  these  cases  is  for  files  for 
letters,  bills,  and  various  papers.  For  single  files  for  a  small  corres- 
pondence these  are  handiest  and  cheapest.  With  combination  indexes, 
they  often  take  the  place  of  filing  cabinets.     Separate  cases  for  each 

subject  are  inexpensive 
and  wonderfully  conven- 
ient. Patrons  who  or- 
der one  case  on  trial, 
almost  invariably  find 
uses  for  many  more. 

Expensive  Indexes. 
We  make  various  alfa- 
betical  and  numerical 
indexes  exactly  fitting 
the  different  sizes  of 
boxes.  The  main  sale 
for  letter  files  is  size  "g;"  for  this  we  furnish,  beside  the  above, 
indexes  in  sets  of  2,  5,  10,  or  20,  covering  a  single  alfabct,  giving  the 
close  and  carefully  devised  subdivisions  of  expensive  cabinets  ;  i.  e_ 
10  g  boxes  with  a  lo-section  index  give  the  capacity  of  a  lo-file  cabinet 


95 


at  a  cost  of  $4.00.     When  the  boxes  are  filled,  they  are  replaced  with 
new  ones  at  less  than  the  usual  cost  of  transfer  cases. 

For  all  sizes,  a  to  z  indexes,  numerical  indexes  (25  numbers  in  a 
set),  and  blank  ones  to  be  written  upon,  are  furnished  at  the  same 
price  as  the  box.     (See  list  below.) 

As  a  Newspaper  File.  The  larger  sizes  are  an  excellent  device 
for  keeping  files  of  papers  clean  for  quick  reference.  The  very  large 
sheets  are  best  folded  once  or  twice.  The  smaller  ones  like  Harper's 
Weekly  should  go  flat.  Send  size  of  paper  to  be  filed,  and  we  will  send 
an  L.  B.  Case  to  fit  it,  and  guarantee  satisfaction. 

PRICES   OF  L.    B.    FILE  AND   PAMFLET   BOXES. 


Price. 

.40 
.50 
.50 
.60 
.75 
.15 
.15 


Indexes  cost  extra,  and  are  the  price  of  the  cases  of  the  same  size. 
Discount  of  20  per  cent  on  five  or  more  cases  or  indexes  in  one  order. 

48i>.  Card  Iiidexc  A  thick  (6>^  cm.)  "p"  L.  B.  bo.x,  filled  with 
200  No.  33I  cards  and  an  alfabetical  index.  Often  used  for  the 
references  on  a  single  topic  or  in  working  over  matter  away  from 
regular  outfit,  and  for  a  small  beginning  of  an  individual  card  catalog. 
Box,  cards,  and  index  cost  75c. 

Address  all  orders  to  sole  makers.  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St., 
Boston. 


Ins 

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Order  by 

Letter 

No. 

High. 

Deep. 

Thick. 

Price. 

No. 

High. 

Deep. 

Thick. 

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16 

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48x.  Regents  Files.  Since  the  use  of  cabinet  files  began,  the 
high  prices  made  necessary  by  complicated  and  expensive  fittings  and 
the  cost  of  maintaining  patents  on  various  details  have  largely  barred 
all  but  wealthy  commercial  houses  from  the  advantages  the  system 
gives  of  easy,  rapid,  and  accurate  filing  of  papers.  No  satisfactory  low- 
priced  simple  mechanism  had  been  accomplished  until  these  cabinets 
were  devised. 

The  Regents  Files  are  simple,  are  without  patent,  and  involve  only  a 
maker's  profit.  We  unhesitatingly  urge  them  for  all  filing  purposes,  as 
equal  in  convenience  to  any  of  the  high-priced  cabinets,  at  one  third 
the  cost  of  patented  forms,  while  their  interchangeable  features  admit 
of  combining  with  other  labor-saving  devices. 

The  system  brings  together  the  mechanism  for  filing  letters  and 
pamflets,  for  classing  papers  and  current  work  (keeping  in  convenient 
form  for  reference  and  free  from  dust  and  "mussing"),  and  the  card 
index  now  being  so  rapidly  adopted  as  an  index  rerum. 

48x1.   Filing  Box. 


This  is  the  single  "  L  " 
file,  of  the  thickness  to 
hold  easily  in  the  left 
hand  while  handling  the 
contents  with  the  other. 
Size,  9  X  1 1  x  3^  in. 
Handsomely  finished. 
Each  file  has  bronze  la- 
bel holder  for  framing 
the  label  marking  its 
Box  and  index  cost  8oc.     Box 


contents,  and  a  stout  nianilla  index, 
only,  6oc. 


48x2.    Note  Filing  Box.      This    is 


the    width     of 


48x1. 
Corn- 


Suited  to  filing  standard  note  sheets  flat,  or  "  L  "  with  one  fold, 
plete  with  index  and  label-holder.     Price,  75c.     Box  only,  55c. 

48x3.  Classing  Box.  This  is  yi  the  thickness  of  48x1,  other- 
wise same  size.  Too  thin  for  use  as  a  file,  but  a  most  convenient 
tray  for  papers.     Price,  6oc.  each. 


48x4.    Note  Classing  Box. 

Price,  50c. 


Same  as  48r3,  only  i^  the  width. 

Card  Index.  These  are 
wood  trays,  matching  cabinets, 
holding  700  33I  cards,  or  the 
same  value  of  other  numbers, 
and  the  full  complement  of 
fittings.  (See  No.  22d4  outfits,, 
p.  19.)  Each  section  of  the  file 
holds  2  outfits. 


97 

Price  No.  22d4  outfit.  Tray  of  handsomely  finished  oak,  walnut,  or 
cherry,  $3.00  each. 

Cabinets.  These  are  handsomely  finished  in  oak,  walnut,  and 
cherry ;  have  panelled  ends,  and  arc  upon  casters,  except  the  5  size, 
which  is  made  for  use  upon  the  table  or  elsewhere.  They  are  the  hic^ht 
of  a  study  table,  for  convenient  consulting  of  the  files,  and,  when  the 

top  is  not  used  for  that  purpose, 
serve  admirably  for  an  ordinary 
table.  The  prices  given  below 
are  for  the  outfits  fitted  with  L  files 
and  indexes.  Any  variation  or  com- 
bination will  be  furnished  based  on 
the  prices  of  single  parts ;  e.  g. 
10  thin  trays  without  indexes,  in 
a  5-section  cabinet,  cost  $10.00. 

48x5.  Regents  S-File  Cab- 
inet gives  capacity  for  2,000 
letters,  when  filled  with  5  L  thick 
file  boxes.  Price  with  one  com- 
bination index,  a  to  z,  in  125  sub- 
divisions    $9.00 


48x(>.    Rej^ents  12-File  Cabinet.     Fitted   with    i    lo-section 
and  I  2-section  combination  index 818.00 


98 


48x7.    Regents  34:-flle  Cabinet.     12  files  on  each  face,  fitted 
with  a  20-section  index,  and  2  2-section  indexes.     Price,  $35.00. 

Indexes.  These    are    the    same   described     under   48a-p.     Other 

combinations  will    be    furnished    if    desired.      In    ordering    duplicate 

indexes,    use  the    number  printed    on    each    index  ;  this   will    insure 

obtaining  the  ones  desired.     Price,  25c.;  20  per  cent  discount  on  5  or 
more. 


99 


48x8.  Ke^ents  36-file  Cabinet.  i8  files  on  each  face,  fitted 
with  a  20-section,  a  lo-section,  and  a  5-section  index  with  one  index 
blank.      Price,  $45.00. 

Transfer  cases  are  the  L.  B.  file  and  pamflet  cases,  No.  48g, 
properly  labeled  for  each  index.     Price,  25c.  each;  20  per  cent  discount 

on  5  or  more. 

Address  all  orders  to  sole  makers,  Library  Bureau,  Boston. 


lOO 


48y.  C.  C.  Cabinets.  These  differ  from  the  Regents  only  in 
being  of  cheaper  material.  The  Cabinets  are  of  white  wood,  finished 
in  imitation  of  walnut  or  cherry.  The  boxes  are  wood,  covered  with 
paper,  and  with  labels  pasted  on  the  back  instead  of  in  bronze  frame. 
The  indexes  are  the  same  as  used  in  the  Regents  File  and  in  48g  L.  B. 
File  and  Pamflet  boxes.  Nothing  larger  than  a  5-file  cabinet  is  made. 
The  5-file  case  shown  in  the  cut  shows  a  complete  card  catalog  of 
1,500  cards,  two  boxes  for  papers,  that  are  more  convenient  and  better 
protected  from  dust  than  the  much  used  desk  tray,  and  two  closely 
indexed  note  and  letter  files.  This  combination  makes  a  complete 
device,  while  for  correspondence  alone,  a  5-file  cabinet  is  obtained  at 
one  third  the  cost  of  other  cabinets. 

PRICE    C.    C.    CABINETS. 
48yl.      5-file   C.    C.     Cabinet,    manilla    indexes,    letter    size 
(9x11  in.),  giving   120  divisions,  case  imitation  of 
oak,  cherry,  or  walnut  ..... 

48y2.     lo-file,  note  size  (9X  5^  in.)  .... 

48y3.     lo-file,  letter  size,  for  classing  current  papers,  boxes 

>2  thickness,  without  indexes      .... 
48y5.     Combination  Outfit.     (Shown  in  cut.)     2  letter- 
size    files     and    indexes,    2    note    size,    2     L    size 
}i   thickness  filing  boxes  for  classing  papers,  and 
two    card    index    outfits    of    750    cards    each    and 
complete  fittings         ..... 
The  2  card  indexes  furnished  with  this  outfit,  consisting  of  1,500  cards, 
boxes,  blocks,  and  indexes,  may  be  had  separately.     Price,  $2.50  each. 
Indexes  and  transfer  cases  respectively,  25c.  each,  5  for  $1.00  ;  e.  g. 
it  costs  $2.00  to  renew  a  5-file  cabinet.     These  indexes  and  cases  are 
more  fully  described  under  "  L.  B.  File  and  Pamflet  Cases,"  No.  48a. 
Sole  makers.  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


$6.00 

8.00 

7.50 


10.00 


lOI 


4:8z.  Amberg's  Patent  Cabinet  Letter  File.  After  years 
of  tests  with  many  candidates,  this  has  proved  the  best  of  all  the 
patented  filing  systems  of  cabinet  files.  In  the  various  mechanical 
details,  it  has  all  that  any  file  offered  can  boast,  but  chiefly  its  incom- 
parable system  of  indexes  commends  it  to  those  requiring  the  con- 
venience and  capacity  for  closely  and  accurately  filing  a  large  corres- 
pondence. 

In  devising  these  indexes,  not  only  has  the  relative  importance  of 
each  letter  been  ascertained,  but  each  subdivision  of  each  letter,  the 
basis  being  one  hundred  thousand  selected  names;  the  work  cover- 
ing many  years  of  patient  and  tedious  labor,  and  the  determination  being 
as  nearly  as  possible  an  equal  distribution  of  letters  in  each  space,  what- 
ever the  number  of  files  in  a  cabinet. 

Our  space  does  not  allow  a  full  descriptive  list  with  prices.  This  will 
be  sent  on  application.  Prices  are  from  $19.50  for  a  six-file  cabinet, 
without  doors,  to  $215.00  for  one  of  seventy-five  file  with.  Address 
all  inquiries  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


I02 

52ii-h.  Letter  Copying  Books.  Libraries  arc  more  and 
more  following  the  example  of  business  houses,  and  retain  a  fac-simile  of 
all  letters  sent  out,  in  the  letter  copying  books.  The  necessary  outlay 
for  an  outfit  is  not  large,  and  the  cost  of  maintaining  it  is  trifling. 
After  buying  the  copying  press,  stand,  and  fittings  (see  No.  62,  p. 
109),  the  letter  book  completes  the  apparatus.  The  books  offered  by 
the  Bureau  are  made  from  imported  paper,  are  strongly  bound,  and  will 
be  found  as  satisfactory  as  more  costly  ones. 


Size  of  page,  gx  ii. 

300-page  book 

.70            700-page  book 

$1.20 

500     " 

.90            1,000      "          " 
Size  of  page,   10x12. 

1.60 

300-page  book 

$   .75            700-page  book 

$1.40 

500     " 

1. 10          1,000     "        " 

1.90 

52b.  We  also  make  a  specially  high  grade  1,000-pagc  book,  bound 
in  ^2  russia,  for  use  where  it  is  much  used  for  reference  after  being 
filled.  The  bindings  of  52a  will  be  found  adequate  for  ordinary  use. 
Price,  52b,  9x11,  1,000-page  book,  $2.25;  10x12,  1,000-page  book, 
$2.50. 

The  ordinary  press  requires  an  outfit  for  wetting  the  sheets.  For  this 
purpose  we  recommend  the  Star  Copying  Pads  as  the  most  satisfactory 
device.  Price  of  moistening  pan,  $1.00.  Pads  are  $1.50  per  dozen. 
These  pads  do  not  require  moistening  oftener  than  weekly  under 
ordinary  usage. 


To  Order  Furniture,  Fixtures,  Blank  Books,  Printing,  etc.  Beside 
the  standard  library  and  office  supplies  on  our  catalog,  we  make  a 
specialty  of  making  to  order  anything  needed.  To  match  old  work, 
or  for  other  reasons  or  personal  notions,  articles  are  often  required 
different  from  the  standards  which  we  recommend.  We  have  the  very 
best  facilities  for  making  to  order.  We  will  estimate  for  first-class 
work,  as  we  prefer  to  do  it,  and  also  for  cheaper  grades  such  as  we 
often  have  to  compete  against.  In  many  cases  our  special  experiences 
in  manufacturing  for  libraries  and  offices  will  enable  us  to  suggest 
improvements  without  adding  to  cost. 


Ijibrary  Catalogs.  We  are  fully  equipped  with  large  fonts  of 
figures  and  full-face  tyi)e  for  doing  this  work.  Not  only  can  we 
guarantee  first-class  work  at  lower  prices,  but,  as  the  result  of  a  large 
technical  experience,  can  give  it  an  intelligent  supervision,  not  to  be 
obtained  elsewhere. 


103 

53.  Library  Bureau  Writing-  Papers.  For  several  years 
we  experimented,  determined  to  bring  out  a  line  of  standard  papers, 
the  best  to  be  had  of  each  grade.  Having  settled  on  the  best  stock, 
color,  finish,  weights,  and  sizes,  we  had  samples  from  ten  mills  chosen 
from  the  Paper  Directory  as  best  in  repute.  From  these  we  have 
chosen  for  each  grade  of  our  L.  B.  paper  the  mill  that  gave  best  results. 
Each  sheet  bears  our  address  or  "watermark,"  and  will  thus  be  the 
best  advertisement  of  the  Bureau.  We  shall  therefore  be  satisfied  if 
we  can  scatter  these  papers  thru  the  country  at  cost  of  manufacture 
and  distribution.     We  make  the  following  grades  of  stock. 

^  is  a  high-class  book  paper,  used  for  writing  by  those  preferring 
a  softer  finish  for  quill,  stylografic  pen,  pencil,  type  writer,  duplicating 
processes,  etc. 

f.  Extra  Fine.  This  is  a  "  tub  sized,  loft  dried "  paper,  su- 
perior in  quality  and  finish  to  many  "Superfines."  The  color  is  the 
slight  neutral  tint  that  eminent  occulists  in  Europe  have  by  long 
experiment  settled  on  as  least  injurious  to  the  eyes  by  either  sun  or 
artificial  light.  We  made  this  from  samples  furnished  us  from  abroad, 
and  offer  it  as  the  best  for  the  price,  regardless  of  the  great  advantage 
to  the  sight  of  all  who  have  any  weakness  of  the  eyes,  or  who  are 
compelled  to  write  by  artificial  or  defective  light. 

s.  Extra  Superfine.  This  is  a  white  wove  of  the  highest  grade 
and  finest  finish.  It  will  suit  all  who  "want  the  best,"  except  those 
who  prefer  the  rougher  surface  of  the  Linen  Ledger. 

1,  Best  Ledger.  Made  for  our  best  librarv  blanks,  where  the 
greatest  durability  and  erasive  quality  are  all  important.  The  tough 
fibres  of  this  best  linen  stock  allow  repeated  erasure  and  writing  over 
on  the  same  spot,  and  for  any  use  where  paper  is  subject  to  much  wear 
this  will  be  found  the  best.    White  wove. 

Boxing.  All  papers  are  put  up  in  strong  and  convenient  boxes  made 
for  this  special  use.  Here  paper  keeps  cleaner,  is  vastly  more  conven- 
ient for  use,  and,  when  used,  a  valuable  box  for  filing  papers  or  pamflets 
is  left. 

Sizes.  Size  L,  or  the  almost  universal  "letter  size,"  is  best  for  most 
uses.  The  ms.  size  is  a  favorite  for  printers'  copy  and  for  a  letter  head 
between  note  and  letter.  Foolscap  is  used  mostly  in  schools.  We 
recommend  instead  the  Letter,  only  a  sixth  smaller.  For  practical 
reasons  we  very  strongly  urge  the  convenience  of  selecting  from  our 
standards  (see  price  list),  because  of  the  hundreds  of  binders,  files, 
cases,  boxes,  trays,  cabinets,  etc.,  made  to  fit  them  ;  still  we  will  suj)ply 
our  L.  11  papers  in  any  size  not  over  50  by  60  cm  (20  by  24  in.),  at 
proportionate   rates,  ruled  or  folded. 

Blanks,  Letter  Heads,  etc.  We  have  at  our  disposal  the  very 
best  steam  ruling,  cutting,  and  printing  machinery,  and  solicit  orders 
for  blanks  of  all  kinds  made  from  our  pa]:)ers. 


I04 

Price  of  L.  B.  Papers  per  1,000  sheets,  flat,  plain.  All  sizes  are  put 
up  in  our  handsome,  strong,  dust-proof,  hinged  L.  B.  Cases,  200  folded 
or  500  flat  sheets  in  a  box.  If  folded,  double  the  price  below.  10  per 
cent  discount  on  full  i,ooo's. 


QUALITY. 

NO. 

Note. 
l2*/2  X  20  cm. 

Manuscript. 
15  X  25  cm. 

Letter. 
20  X  25  cm. 

Foolscap. 
20  X  30  cm. 

5x8  in. 

6  X  10  111. 

S  X  10  in. 

8x  12  111. 

Extra  Book, 

b 

100 

$1.00 

$1.40 

$1.80 

$2.20 

Extra  Fine, 

f 

100 

1.30 

2.00 

2.50 

3.00 

(1            a 

f 

125 

1.60 

2.40 

3.00 

3.60 

Extra  Superfine, 

S 

100 

1.60 

2.40 

3.00 

3.60 

u                    u 

s 

125 

2.00 

3.00 

3-75 

4-5° 

Be.st  Ledger, 

1 

100 

2.00 

3.00 

3-75 

4-5° 

,     n             u 

1 

125 

2.60 

4.00 

5.00 

G.oo 

((             (1 

1 

200 

4.20 

6.40 

8.00 

9.60 

Best  Bristol, 

br 

300 

5-5° 

8.00 

10.00 

12.00 

<(          li 

br 

400 

7.20 

10.50 

13.00 

16.00 

All  orders  not  specifying  are  sent  flat,  plain. 

L  size  in  all  the  above  grades,  plain  or  ruled,  is  carried  in  stock 
punched  for  lacing  or  binders  at  50c.  per  thousand  extra.  Any  other 
sheets  will  be  punched  promptly  to  order,  at  same  rates. 

Checking  Paper.  An  L  sheet  ruled  into  cm  squares,  giving 
500  spaces  to  each  side  of  the  sheet  for  statistics,  tabulations,  etc. 
Every  fifth  cross  and  down  line  is  a  heavy  red  one,  marking  the  sheet 
off  into  5  cm  squares.  All  sheets  are  punched.  Price,  si 25,  50c.  ; 
I125.  60c.  per  100. 

Thesis  Paper.  Standard  L  size,  ruled  with  cm  cross  lines  and 
two  marginal  down  lines,  so  as  to  leave  a  2>2  cm  space  as  margin  for 
notes  on  all  four  sides  of  the  sheet.  In  ordering,  state  whether  paper 
is  desired  ruled  on  one  or  two  sides.     Punched  for   binder   or  lacino-. 

o 

Price,  S125,  50c. ;  I125,  6oc.  per  100.     10  per  cent  discount  on  full  i,ooo's. 

Ij.  B.  Ruling'.  The  standard  ruling  for  correspondence  in  L  size 
papers  is  lines  i  cm  apart.  This  "  L.  B."  ruling  has  the  same  main 
cross  lines,  and  faint  intermediate  lines  between  the  regular  rulings, 
giving  one  half  cm  cross,  for  interlining,  shorthand  work,  or  closely 
written  matter.  It  also  has  faint  down  lines,  dividing  the  page  into 
four  columns  for  headings  or  tabulations.  The  faint  rulings  can  be 
written  over  without  affecting  legibility. 

Made  in  L  and  N  sizes,  punched  for  the  standard  binder  or  for 
lacing. 

Price  per  loo  sheets. 

fl25  SI25  ll2S 

N  size,  .25  .30  .35 

L     "  .40  .50  .60 

Discount  of  10  per  cent  on  1,000  or  more  in  one  order. 


I05 

Blocks  or  Pads.  We  have  made  for  us  at  the  mill  a  series  of 
■standard  sized  papers  of  ordinary  grade,  blocked.  Of  good  writing 
surface  and  of  ample  quality  for  notes  and  memoranda;  chiefly,  they  are 
cut  and  blocked  into  exact  sizes.  All  are  put  up  in  double  thick  pads, 
to  avoid  paying  for  straw  board  instead  of  paper.  Uniform  in  quality 
and  always  of  standard  size,  they  will  be  found  far  more  satisfactory 
than  the  irregular  sizes,  varying  weights  and  grades,  of  odds  and  ends 
•of  paper  usually  put  up  in  this  way. 

PRICES. 

Size.  Weight. 

jYi  X  I2>L'  cm  (3  X  5    in.)  P    size    per  lo,         4  lbs.       $  .65 

I2j4x20  "      (5x8       ")N       "  "  10"  1.50 

15      X  25        "    (6x10  "  )Mss  "  "  15   "  2.25 

20      X25        "    (8x10  ")  L       "  "  20  "  3.00 

54.  L.  B.  Envelopes.  We  keep  in  stock  the  three  most  used 
sizes  —  No.  5^  (i.  e.  5>^x3>^  in.,  14x8  cm).  No.  6  {6}(  x  2,H  in., 
16x9cm), and  No.  8>^  (Sy?  x2,}i  in.  or  21.5x9.5  cm).  We  make  and  supply 
any  other  size  promptly  to  order  at  proportionate  rates.  Small  orders 
made  up  from  special  paper  of  course  cost  more  than  regular  stock  or 
large  orders.  We  merely  charge  factory  expenses  and  cost  of  paper  for 
"to  order"  envelopes. 

The  manilla,  XX  and  XXX  stocks  in  the  first  three  columns  of 
prices,  are  the  very  best  of  envelopes,  all  high  cut,  made  by  the  best 
factory,  extra  gummed.     Prices  are  net  per  r,ooo. 


Best  Manilla.     XX. 

XXX. 

f  100. 

f  ,25. 

S  100 

s  125. 

1    IOC. 

1.25 

No.  sH, 

$1.00       $2.00 

$2.25 

$3.00 

^3-5° 

$3.00 

$3-5° 

^3-50 

$4.00 

No.  6, 

1.20          2.25 

2.50 

3-25 

4.00 

3-25 

4.00 

4.00 

4-5° 

No.  S}4, 

2.00          3.00 

3-50 

4-5° 

5.00 

4-5° 

5.00 

5.00 

6.00 

58c.  Bank  Pins.  Every  one  who  handles  many  papers  finds  use 
for  pins,  regardless  of  the  various  other  indispensable  paper  fasteners. 
The  L.  B.  pins  have  sharp  points,  and  will  not  bend  readily.  Price  : 
>^-lb.  bo.xes;  per  lb.  :  S/s  in.,  $1.40;  ^  in.,  $1.20  ;  i  in.,  $1.00  ;  i}(  in., 
.90;    i}^  in.,  .90  ;    1%  in.,  .75. 

The  I  in.  and  i}(  in.  are  sold  stacked  in  pyramids,  a  very  convenient 
form  for  desk  use.     Price,  loc.  per  pyramid. 


io6 

55a.  King's  Patented  Nonpareil  Pens.  The  question  of 
selecting  a  satisfactory  steel  pen  involves  the  peculiarities  of  the 
individual's  handwriting  to  such  an  extent,  that  it  is  impossible  to 
recommend  any  particular  pen  for  universal  use.  In  our  large  use  of  the 
King's  among  librarians,  during  the  last  five  years,  we  have  found  them 
giving  excellent  satisfaction.  While  we  shall  be  pleased  to  supply  any 
of  the  hundreds  of  other  patterns  of  other  makers  at  the  lowest  price,, 
we  can  conscientiously  commend  these  as  possessing  all  the  qualities  of 
a  good  pen. 

Samples  of  the  entire  list  below  will  be  mailed  to  any  address  subject 
to  approval  on  receipt  of  6c.  in  stamps,  or  one  gross  on  receipt  of  price. 
Price  $i.oo  per  gross. 

All  orders  should  be  sent  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


"Noni>areil"  Extra  Fine.    White. 
Very  fine  and  elastic.     Superior  for  Professional  Pen- 
men, Ladies'  use,  and  for  hairlines  and  heavy  shading. 


"Nonpareil"  No.  3.     Black. 
Point    curved    downward,    and    sti£F. 


:D  JUtY31.lS0  3. 


"NonpareU"  Office.    White. 
Medium  fine.     Easy  wnter.     Superior  to  all  others 
tor  Banks,  Colleges,  Schools,  and  Mercantile  use. 


"  Beacon  "   Pen. 

Similar  to  the  Office,  but  having  greater  elasticity. 
An  exceedingly  easy  writer. 


*'  Nonpareil "  Stub.    Black. 

Broad  point ;  very  smooth  ;   easy  writer.     Especially 
adapted  for  Lawyers  and  back-hand  writers. 


"Nonpareil"   No.  ~>.    White. 

A  fine  Stub  with  short  nib.     A  very  pleasing  pen  for 
fine  engrossing. 


G.F.KING'S 
-JMONPAREIIl- 

'  miENTEO  JULY  3t,  1883 


"Nonpareil"  No.  9.    White. 
t>ong  nib,  fine  stub  point,  free  and  easy  writer. 


PKFEHIED  JUDT  3ia8e3. 


"  Noniiareil  "  No.  7.     IIlack. 
Medium  fine,  turned-up  point.     An  easy  writer  fot: 
addressing. 


O-T.  KING'S 

OKPArE-I-U-  '-"' 


"Nonpareil"   Bank.     White. 
A  good  business  pen;  large  and  long  points. 


"Nonpareil"   Court.    Black. 
Tumed-up  point,  smooth  and  easy  writer.     Particu- 
larly adapted  for  all   rapid  writing,  addressing   wrap- 
pers, etc. 


*i^»ssiis=     'WON  P  A  H  E I L 


"Nonpareil"   No.  8.     Black. 
Same  as  above,  except  in  point.     A  very  firm,  smoothi 
and  easy  writer.   


50  CENTS  PER  GROSS. 

Kinsr's  "Falcon"  Pen.    White. 
The  standard  popular  business  pen,  used  largely  by 
Railroad  and  Express  offices. 

"  I  furnish  my  staff  of  30  any  pens  they  prefer.  W<; 
have  tried  over  50.  More  Nonpareils  are  now  called 
for  than  of  all  other  makes." 

Melvil  Dewey,  Columbia  College  Library. 

Hinman's  Business  College. 

Worcester,  Feb.  gth,  '86. 
Dear  Sirs:  —  Your  "Nonpareil"  Office  Pen  is  one- 
of  ihe  best  for  business  writing  that  I  have  ever  used. 
During  twenty  years  as  a  professional  penman  I  have 
been  ver\'  particular  in  the  choice  of  pens,  and  I  regard- 
your  "  Nonpareil"  as  meriting  special  praise. 


Yours  truly, 


A.  H.  Hin.man. 


107 

5(>a.  Carter's  Lil>rary  Inks.  In  no  place  is  it  more  important 
that  the  ink  be  Uniform,  Black,  and  Absolutely  Permanent  than 
in  Library  Catalogs  constantly  exposed  to  light  and  air.  More  than 
one  institution  will  in  future  years  incur  a  great  expense  for  copying, 
because  it  has  failed  to  use  the  best  results  of  science  in  its  ink.  It 
has  long  been  possible  to  get  inks  possessing  any  one  and  often  several 
good  qualities,  but  till  now  no  ink  has  been  made  in  any  country  that 
combined  them  all.  The  best  would  be  pale  when  first  written,  or 
fade  under  long  exposure  to  light,  or  could  be  removed  by  chemicals,, 
or  would  grow  yellow  with  age,  or  thicken,  mould  or  spoil  pens  rapidly 
by  corrosion,  or  eat  the  paper  itself,  or  deposit  sediment  in  the  stand, 
become  muddy,  or  have  some  fault  fatal  to  a  perfect  ink. 

In  recent  years  fluids  have  been  made  that  had  all  the  good  qualities 
except  initial  depth  of  color.  This  grievous  fault  has  caused  many  users 
to  abandon  these  otherwise  best  inks,  and  has  ruined  many  eyes  of 
those  who  tried  to  read  as  they  wrote,  lines  too  faint  to  be  legible  till 
many  hours  after. 

After  years  of  patient  research  and  experiment  Carter,  Dinsmore 
&  Co.  have  succeeded  in  producing  fluids  that  write  deep  blue  black 
at  first,  and  still  retain  all  the  fineness  and  fluidity  of  the  pale,  color- 
less products  which  the  public,  for  want  of  something  better,  have  been 
obliged  to  use.  For  these  reasons,  after  severest  test,  we  unhesitat- 
ingly recommend  to  all  who  write  the  highest  attainable  standards, — 
Carter's  Library  Inks.     Special  circulars  mailed  on  application. 

LIST  AND  PRICES. 

Carter's  Blue  Black  Writing  Fluid.      After  oxidizing  in  the  bottle 
or  inkstand  it  does  not  discharge  color.     It  is  perfectly  fluid  when  first 
opened,  and  does  not  tJiickcn,  but  retains    its  original   depth  of  color 
even  after  long  exposure.     It  never  moulds,  and  is  permanent. 
Price,  gallon,  $2.00;  quart,  60c.;  pint,  35c.;  ^  pint,  20c. 

Carter's  Blue  Black  Combined  Ink.  After  oxidation  and  long 
exposure  it  retains  its  color  and  fluidity,  the  same  as  Carter's  Blue  Black 
Writing  Fluid  ;  is  equally  permanent  and  free  from  mould,  and  gives 
two  good  copies,  which  are  deep  blue  black  from  the  start. 

Price,  gallon,  $2.50;  quart,  75c.;  pint,  40c.;  Y^  pint,  25c. 

Carter's  Jet  Black  Record  Ink.  Jet  Black  from  the  start;  flows 
freely  ;  gives  one  good  copy  ;  never  moulds  or  fades;  specially  adapted 
for  Records,  as  it  is  proof  against  sun,  water,  and  acids  —  and  therefore 
permanent.     Price,  gallon,  $2.00;  quart,  60c.  ;  pint,  35c.  ;  Yz  pint,  20c. 

Carter's  Black   Letter   Ink.      Writes  black,  dries  blacker,  stays 
blackest.     It    flows  freely,  does  not  thicken,  mould,  or  deposit  sedi- 
ment ;   does  not    corrode    steel   pens,  and    is    unaffected    by  different 
climates.     It  retains  its  color  in  the  bottle  and  in  the  inkstand. 
Price,  gallon,  1^1.50;  quart,  50c.  ;  pint,  30c.;  ^  pint,  20c. 


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Carter's  Safety  Ink.  This  ink  is  an  absolute  safeguard  for  checks, 
drafts,  railway  tickets,  and  all  records  of  importance.  Unlike  other 
so-called  safety  inks,  its  indestructible  properties  are  in  thorough  solu- 
tion, so  that  it  docs  not  precipitate  and  require  shaking,  but  is  at  all 
times  absolutely  permanent.  It  is  an  intense  black,  a  good  fluid,  and 
cannot  be  removed  by  acids,  alkalies,  chlorine,  or  any  chemical  or 
mechanical  agent  whatever  without  destroying  the  fibre  of  the  paper. 
Put  up  handsomely  in  bottles  of  extra  size  ;  each  bottle  packed  sepa- 
rately in  a  pasteboard  box. 

i6  oz.  (pint),  enameled  stoppers,         -         -         -         $i.oo 
3   "    cylinder  stands,  enameled  stoppers,  -  25c. 

Carter's  Stylographic  Fluids.     Black  Writing  Fluid,  Black  Copy- 
ing Fluid.     These  inks,  being  chemically  pure,  are  free  from  all  sedi- 
ment or  viscous  matter,  flow  with  absolute  freedom,  and  never  clog  the 
pen.     Put  up  in  square,  French  panel  bottles,  with  enameled  stoppers. 
4  oz.,  Black  Writing,   15c.  2  oz.,  Black  Writing,  loc. 

4  oz.,  Black  Copying,  20c.  2  oz..  Black  Copying,  15c. 

Prices  for  large  sizes  furnished  upon  application. 

Carter's  Fast  Red.  The  only  permanent  Ink  of  its  kind.  Yields 
good  copies,  is  fluid,  non-corrosive,  and  brilliant. 

Price,  32  oz.  (quart),  ^1.25  ;  16  oz.  (pint),  75c.;  8  oz.,  -  -  40c. 
"  4  oz.,  of^ce  stand,  flint,  cork  stopper,  .  -  -  -  25c. 
"        2  oz.,  "  "  -     -     -     -     15c. 

Carter's  Crimson  Fluid.  This  brilliant  fluid  has  largely  taken 
the  place  of  Carmine  Ink  in  the  departments  at  Washington,  and  in 
leading  offices  throughout  the  country,  because  of  its  greater  fluidity  and 
brilliancy,  and  because  it  yields  a  good  copy,  which  tio  gemdne  carmine 
does.  It  is  non-corrosive,  absolutely  free  from  sediment,  and  does  not 
smutch. 

Quart,  flint,  glass  stopper,  $2.00;  pint,  $1.25;  }^  pint,  65c. 
4  oz.,  office  stand,  flint,  glass  stopper,  40c.  ;  2  oz.,  25c. 
I    oz.,  "  "  cork  stopper,    -         -         -         loc. 

Carter's   Mucilage,   "The  Great  Stickest."     This  is  made  from 
pure  selected  gums,  and  chemically  prepared  so  that  it  cannot  mould 
or  sour   in  any  climate.     It  is  ten  per  cent  stronger  than  any  other 
standard  manufacture,  and  does  not  thicken  or  dry  up  when  exposed  in 
the  stand.     The  nickel-plate  sponge  mucilage  is  specially  desirable,  it 
having  a  patent  top,  which  is  easily  removed  for  cleaning  or  refilling. 
Price,  gallon,  $2.50;    quart,  75c  ;    pint,      -         -         40c. 
3  oz.,  stand,  in  flint  glass,     -----         30c. 
3  oz.,  "     light  green  glass,  -         -         -         25c. 

Carter's  Arabin.  A  new  mucilage  product,  from  which  all  waste 
matter  (20  per  cent)  has  been  eliminated,  so  that  every  single  particle 
will  stick. 

Price,  gallon,  $3.00 ;  28  oz.,  $1.00;   16  oz.  (pint),  60c. ;  8  oz.,  40c.  ; 

10  oz.,  patent  reservoir  stand,  60c.  ;  5  oz.,  reservoir  stand,  30c. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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57.  Rubber  Bands.  As  indispensable  to' the  desk  outfit  as 
pens  or  pins.  The  L.  B.  Bands  are  put  up  by  weight,  in  strong  and  con- 
venient boxes  of  ^  lb.,  or  in  bulk.  For  assorted  sizes  we  have  hand- 
some and  strong  desk  cabinets,  with  partitions  and  automatic  cover. 
See  No.  6/  L.  B.  Catalog.     Price  per  lb,  in  ^-Ib.  boxes  or  bulk,  $2.50. 

58.     Patent  Spring  Clasps.     In  real- 
ity  tiny   but    strong    spring    cli2:)S.      Can    be 
used  over  and  over  again,  are  nearly  as  cheap 
as  common  pins,  and  largely  supersede  pins, 
staples,  paper  fasteners,  rubber  bands,  clips, 
and  all  devices  for  fastening  papers  or  cards 
together,  either  temporarily  or  permanently. 
No  machine  is  needed  to  apply  them,  as  for 
most    paper    fasteners    or    staples.        They 
strengthen,  instead  of  weakening  the  papers ; 
and  as  a  binder  for  newspapers  they  allow 
opening  of  every  sheet  fiat,  a  material  ad- 
vantage over  other  devices.     Chiefly,  the  Clasps  are  the  only 
paper  fasteners  that  file,   bind,  or  fasten  papers  together 
securely  without  injury  or  mutilation.     For  librarians  these 
are  specially  valuable   for  keeping  together  cards,    order 
slips,   etc.,    pertaining   to  the   same   book   in  the   catalog 
department,  and  at  the  delivery  desk  for  keeping  together 
call  slips,  delinquent  notices,  etc. ;  also  for  attaching  firmly 
to  the  book,  without  leaving  the  slightest  trace  after  removal, 
cards,  slips,  notices,  etc.     Trial  will  insure  their  being  kept 
constantly    on    hand.      Sample   cards   of    100   sent   postpaid 
for  25c.     Price,  $2.25  per  1,000. 


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Gla-l.  l^aper  Shears.  These  are  an  essential  part 
of  a  complete  desk  equipment.  Best  quality  shears,  of  best 
proportions  for  cutting  paper,  are  often  found  with  difficulty, 
if  at  all.  We  have  selected  our  list  with  great  care.  The 
longer  patterns  are  specially  recommended.  They  are  so  light 
and  slender  that  they  handle  as  easily  as  scissors;  so  excellent 
in  quality  that  they  cut  as  well  as  heavy  shears.  The  pocket 
scissors  are  nickel  plated,  and  have  blunt,  round  points  so 
they  can  be  carried  in  the  vest  pocket  with  perfect  safety. 


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NET  PRICES.     ORDER  BV  LETTER. 
20       cm    (  Sin.),     $  .So       e.     is «  nickeled,    $1.05 


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10 

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(4  in.)  scissor. 

$  -Tfi 

1.50 

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10 

cm, 

best  made. 

.60 

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10 

cm, 

folding,  in  case. 

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cm, 

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1. 00 

Intermediate  sizes  (9,  11,  13,  a^d  14  inch)  to  order  at  proportionate 
prices.  The  folding  scissors  have  a  handsome  morocco  pocket  case  free 
with  each  pair,      a,  b,  c,  and  c/ are  japanned  handles. 

61p.    "Conductors'"   Pviiiches.     For 

punchmg  papers  for  tying  or  to  make  them 
bind  nicely  in  some  of  the  various  binders. 
Special  punches  are  often  made,  i.  e.  an  initial 
of  a  person's  name,  and  used  to  indelibly  mark 
approval  or  check  bills  and  other  papers,  sometimes  as  a  safety 
device  on  checks,  etc.  For  these  and  other  uses  it  has  been  found  a 
convenient  desk  tool.  Our  regular  pattern  cuts  a  round  hole  of  4  mm. 
diameter.  Any  other  form  made  promptly  at  small  extra  cost,  accord- 
ing to  the  form  of  die. 

These  are  small  die  cutters,  not  the  ordinary  shoe  punch,  which  is 
worthless  for  cutting  paper.  They  are  tlie  only  form  sure  to  cut  cleanly 
and  easily.     Price,  $2.50  each. 


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63a.  Bailey  Copying  3Iacliine.  Letters  worth  copying  are 
■worth  doing  so  in  a  manner  to  insure  legibility.  It  is  exasperating  to 
find  the  very  letter  one  needs  most,  unreadable,  as  so  often  occurs  with 
ordinary  outfits,  to  say  nothing  of  the  possible  loss  it  may  entail.  The 
Bailey  Machine  gives  the  most  expeditious  process,  and  is  sure  to  pro- 
duce perfect  results.  No  blurred  or  faint  copies  or  offsetting.  The 
Machine  combines  :  — 

a.  A  moistening  attachment 
thru  which  Elastic  Copying 
Pads  are  passed,  giving  them 
any  degree  of  moisture  desired. 

b.  A  handsomely  finished 
copying  press  made  in  the  most 
substantial  manner,  and  in  the 
center  of  which  is  set  a  double 
acting  compressing  screw,  pro- 
ducing rapidly  and  easily  the 
desired  amount  of  pressure. 

C.  An  air-tight  drawer,  holding  the  Copying  Pads  moist,  ready  for 
instant  use. 

The  Machine  is  very  compact,  occupying  no  more  space  than  an 
-ordinary  copying  press.  All  the  metal  parts  which  come  in  contact 
with  water  are  plated  so  as  to  prevent  rust. 

PRICES  BAILEY  COPYING  MACHINE. 

Japaned.  Nickeled. 

63al.  Plate25x32cm         (10x13  in.)  835.00  $3.S.OO 

63a3.         "     27>^  X  3814  cm  (II  X  1 5>^  in.)  30.00  40.00 

62a3.         "     35  x45  cm         (14x18  in.)  45.00  45.00 

63a4.         "     40  x53  cm         (16x21  in.)  00.00  TO.OO 

63a5.         "     45  x60  cm         (18x24  in.)  75.00  85.00 


62b.  Bailey  3Ioisteiiiiig: 
Apparatus.  The  same  as  in  the 
above.  For  use  with  ordinary 
copying  presses  with  the  special 
Elastic  Copying  Pads. 


PRICE. 
63a5.     To  fit  Pads  25  x  30  cm       (10  x  12  in.) 


63a6. 


!5x35 


(10  x  14  ") 


$18.00 
30.00 


Elastic  Copying  Pads  are  a  part  of  the  necessary  apparatus.  Price 
per  10,  9x11,  $2.00;  10x12,  $2.50;  10x14,  $3-oo  ;  12x17,  $4.50; 
15  X  20,  $6.00  ;    17x23,  $8.00. 

These  are  very  durable  ;  enough  should  be  procured  to  give  one  to 

each  letter  for  as  many  as  it  is  desired  to  place  under  pressure  at  one 

time. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  Boston. 


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62c.  Copying  Press  B.  Many  li 
braries  and  individuals  do  not  have  suffi- 
cient use  to  justify  the  expenditure  for  a 
Bailey  Machine.  We  offer  this  press  as 
a  practical  form,  strong,  well  finished,  yet 
low  priced. 


PRICES  B.  COPYING  PRESS. 

;'f62cl.     Plate  25  x  30  cm       (10  x  12  in.) 

«2jci.' 63c2.         "     25  x38  cm       (10x15  in.) 

62c3  "     27>^x40cm    (11x16  in.) 

Circular  of  other  styles  on  application. 


63s  1.    Press  Stand.  A 

finely  finished  cabinet  in 
cherry,  walnut,  or  oak,  nat- 
ural or  antique.  The  top  is 
50  x  60  cm  (20  X  24  in.).  A 
slide  full  size  can  be  drawn 
out  on  either  sides,  and  the 
cabinet  has  four  drawers,  or 
as  shown  in  cut,  or  with  one 
drawer  and  closet  below  it. 
Price,  No.  62SI,  $13.00. 


84.50 
5.115 

8.50 


G2s2    Press    StancK 

Fitted  with  one  drawer 
and  slide.  Handsomely 
finished  woodwork  and  ja- 
panned iron.  One  of  the 
most  widely  used  forms. 
Special  circular  of  presses 
and  stands  on  application. 
Price,  No.  62S2,  $8.00. 


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PENCIL  ERASER.! 


63a.  Brush  Erasers.  The  little  brush 
is  a  most  convenient  attachment  to  the  rubber 
eraser  for  cleaning  the  page  after  erasing.  The 
temptation  is  to  dust  off  the  particles  with  the 
fingers,  which,  when  moist,  may  soil  and  leave 
marks  not  so  easily  erased ;  this  is  an  exceedingly 
convenient  little  device.  The  rubber  is  of  the  best 
quality,  and  the  brush  strongly  inserted.  Price, 
25c.  each. 


63e.  Steel  Eraser.  An  essential  tool  for  every  catalogers' 
desk.  Those  offered  by  the  L.  B.  are  of  the  highest  grade  steel.  Made 
in  2  forms  —  oval  and  with  knife  edge  for  use  as  paper  cutter,  all  with 
cocoa  handles.     Price,  6361,  oval,  40c. ;  6^e2,  knife  edge,  50c. 


04d,  ILi.  B.  Desk  Pads.  Protect  the  desk  from  ink  stains,  and 
serve  as  a  blotter  and  cushion  for  writing  upon.  Three  sheets  of  blot- 
ting held  by  four  russia  corners  and  heavy  tar  board  back.  An  essen- 
tial on  every  desk.     Made  in  3  sizes,  and  filled  with  the  best  "Treasury  " 


blotting. 


Price,  19  X  24  in.,  $1.00;    12  x  19  in.,  .75  ;  954  x  12  in.,  .50. 


65x.  Anti-nervous  Penholder.  Invented  by  a  Harvard  Col- 
lege Professor,  troubled  by  the  use  of  the  ordinary  holder.  Made  of 
cedar,  the  part  coming  in  contact  with  the  hand  being  covered  with  a 
soft  rubber  shield.  The  pen  is  insulated  between  the  rubber  and  the 
cedar,  and  a  brass  cap  protects  the  rubber  from  wear.  No  metal  comes 
in  contact  with  the  hand.  The  rubber  guards  against  writer's  cramps. 
Price,  IOC. ;  10  for  75c. 


Vertical  Section. 


66.  Sponge  Cuj).  In  count- 
ing money,  sealing,  and  stamping 
postage  on  letters,  and  in  many  other 
ways  this  is  a  needed  desk  appli- 
ance. Their  peculiar  form  protects 
from  evaporation.     Price,  40c.  each. 


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f  65a-b.  Hard-Rubber  Penholders.  The  Hard  Rubber  Pen- 
holders are  free  from  the  annoying  metallic  feeling  common  to  gold  and 
silver,  as  well  as  cheap  holders,  and  avoids  the  injurious  effects  of  using 
the  metal-mounted  ones,  like  writers'  cramp,  etc.  Handsome  and 
more  widely  used  than  any  other,  because  of  their  cheapness  and  con- 
venience. 


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20  cts.        20  cts.        15  cts.         20  cts.       20  cts.      15  cts. 

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15  cts.    10  cts.  10  cts.   15  cts.    10  cts.  10  cts.  30  cts. 


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C6a-b.    Perfect  Tiikstand.    Cut  glass,  steel,  and  puke  rubber. 


Cut  of  66a.  Cut  of  66b. 

Description:  A  pouch  of  pure  soft  rubber  holds  the  ink,  an  ebony- 
cut-glass  base  protecting  it  from  accident.  A  steel  saucer  is  connected 
with  the  nickeled  thumb-screw  on  top,  which  compresses  the  fountain 
and  sends  up  exactly  the  amount  of  ink  wanted.  On  top  a  cube  of 
crystal  cut-glass  forms  the  dipping  cup  for  the  pen.  An  air-tight  rubber 
stopper  completes  this  "instrument  of  precision,"  as  it  is  justly  called. 

The  two  essentials  of  a  perfect  inkstand  are  a  pen  gage  dipping  cup 
and  adjustable  fountain.  Most  stands  have  neither,  but  are  mere 
receptacles,  that  spoil,  spill,  or  waste  the  ink,  which  must  often  be 
renewed,  ruin  pen  points  by  too  rough  contact,  and  soil  fingers,  paper, 
desk,  or  carpet  by  their  unregulated  supply.  They  are  made  of  various 
materials,  shapes,  and  decorations,  attention  being  given  to  these 
extraneous  details,  not  to  practical  usefulness.  Our  stands  have  both 
essentials,  are  made  on  scientific  principles,  and  are  free  from  these 
defects.  We  offer  them  with  privilege  of  return  if  not  satisfactory  in 
every  respect,  after  a  month's  trial.  They  soon  save  their  cost  by  pre- 
serving both  quantity  and  quality  of  the  ink  and  the  points  of  pens  from 
any  possible  injury. 

Action.  A  turn  of  the  screw  sets  the  ink  at  any  hight  wanted  in 
the  cup,  which  connects  with  the  fountain  only  by  a  fine  duct.  To  close 
it,  turn  the  screw  again,  and  the  ink  sinks  from  the  cup  thru  the  duct 
into  the  fountain.  The  stopper  fits  closely  the  mouth  of  the  duct ; 
and  a  decade  later,  if  the  stopper  were  lifted,  the  ink  would  well  up  as 
fresh  as  when  sealed.  No  dust  or  evaporation  troubles  the  owner  of  a 
Perfect.  In  committee  rooms,  etc.,  where  ink  is  wanted  only  now  and 
then,  these  stands  are  always  sure  to  yield  limpid  ink. 

Pen  Gage  Dii)ping  Cuj).  This  protects  the  pen  from  injury, 
and  gives  it  a  proper  sujDply  of  ink.  With  other  stands  steel  pens  are 
spoiled  quickly,  at  the  annoyance  of  changing  and  some  expense.  The 
points  of  gold  pens  are  soon  injured,  and  can  never  be  made  as  good 
again.  The  most  careful  penman  will  sometimes  mistake  and  strike 
the  point  against  the  bottom,  specially  when  the  ink  is  low  ;  and  only  by 
watching  the  pen  into  the  ink  each  time  can  he  avoid  what  with  our 
inkstands  is  impossible. 


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With  ours,  the  pen  takes  exactly  so  much  ink  each  time,  the  quantity- 
being  fixed  with  a  touch  when  work  begins.  The  writer  is  freed  from 
the  annoyance  of  constant  dipping  in  shallow  ink  and  the  greater 
nuisance  of  blots  dropping  from  a  too  full  pen. 

Fountain.  The  all  important  pen-gage  dipping  cup  is  impracticable 
unless  there  be  a  fountain  which  keeps  the  ink  at  the  right  hight.  Per- 
fection requires  that  the  ink  be  absolutely  protected  from  air  and  dust, 
so  that  after  years  it  is  as  fresh  as  at  first.  Ordinary  stands,  even  if 
carefully  corked,  will  not  keep  ink  fresh  long.  It  soon  thickens  or 
moulds,  then  is  thinned,  and  looks  like  dirty  water.  Careful  writers  adopt 
the  only  protection  in  throwing  all  away  and  starting  afresh.  Vastly 
more  ink  is  wasted  than  is  used.  The  boy  empties  and  washes  the 
stand,  and  fills  it  afresh  each  morning,  often  throwing  away  five  times 
as  much  as  has  been  spread  on  paper.  No  careful  penman  will  use 
the  old  ink  after  exposure  to  air  and  dust.  Our  fountain  saves  all  this 
annoyance  and  cost.  The  last  drop  of  ink  is  used,  and  found  as  perfect 
in  color  and  flow  as  the  first.  Count  the  ink  wasted,  the  washings, 
fillings,  and  spillings  of  the  common  stands,  and  the  economy  of  our 
Rubber  Fountain  is  apparent.  No  other  substance  but  rubber  adapts 
itself  exactly  to  the  amount  of  ink,  so  that,  from  the  full  supply  to  the 
last  drop,  the  fountain  is  always  just  full,  without  a  bubble  of  air  in  con- 
tact with  the  ink.  Thus  shut  away  from  both  light  and  air,  the  ink 
cannot  thicken  or  mould.  No  accident  can  result  from  freezing, 
for  breaking  or  bursting  is  impossible  with  the  elastic  fountains. 

Rubber  Stoi)i)ers.  It  is  well  known  that  ordinary  caps,  corks, 
and  covers  at  best  only  diminish  without  preventing  evaporation.  Our 
stands  have  air-tight  stoppers  of  pure  rubber,  the  only  perfect  device  for 
this  purpose.  No  ink  can  evaporate  thru  them.  Price,  Perfect  Ink- 
stands, 66a,  pressed  glass,  $1.50;  66b,  cut  glass,  $2.00. 

6Ge.  Inkstand.  The  best  of  all  the  cheaper  inkstands,  giving  the 
very  important  feature  of  a  pen  gage,  thus  avoiding  injury  to  pens.     It 

also    regulates    the     depth    of     ink 
automatically.    A  round,  shallow  cup, 
4  in.  in  diameter,  is   the  receptacle 
for  the  ink.     The   dipping  cup   is  a 
tunnel-shape  depression  in  the  center 
of  the  saucer-like  cover.     The  cup  is 
filled  with  ink,  and    the   tunnel-like 
dipping  cup  drops  into  it  when  the 
cover  is  put  on,  holding  the    ink  at 
just  the  depth  for  a  pen  full.     There  is  almost  no  exposure  to  evapora- 
tion.    The  top  edge  of  the  inkstand  has  a  corrugated  surface,  to  be  used 
as  a  pen  rack.     Black  moulded  glass,  with  white  cover.     Price,  50c.  each. 
Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St..  Boston. 


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lO   BOX    FILLED. 


67.    Desk  Cabinets.    For  rub- 
ber bands,  pins,  pens,  paper  fasten- 
ers, claisps,   P.  O.    stamps,   erasers, 
and  all  the   "little  things"  that  a 
man  who  utilizes  devices  to  save  his 
time    must    have    about    his    desk. 
These  are  fore\'er   just   where  you 
cannot    put    your    hand    on     them, 
under  a  paper,  or  in  a  drawer  or  the 
back  of  a  pigeon-hole,  or  tipped  over. 
In    the  midst  of    a    computation  or 
happy  thought  the  writer  wants  a 
pin,  or  clasp,  or  rubber  band  instantly,  and  finds  it  only  after  groping 
about  on  the  desk,  turning  over  all  the  things  he  does  not  want,  and 
losing    his    train    of    thought.      If    vou    reach    into    the    box  of   bands 

of  "assorted  sizes"  (an  abomination  to  quick 
workers),  the  fingers  invariably  get  all  the  sizes 
not  wanted  netted  in  together.  Our  Desk  Cabi- 
net solves  these  difficulties.  It  has  a  neat  box  for 
each  of  these  infinitely  losable  little  things  about 
a  desk.  The  cover  is  hinged  on  one  side  and 
projects  on  the  other,  so  that  it  can  be  thrown 
up  with  the  point  of  the  pen  or  end  of  the  finger 
almost  automatically, 

"The  most  convenient  little  thing  I  ever  saw  !  " 
has  been  the  verdict  of  many  on  examination. 
It  soon  pays  for  itself,  besides  the  time  saved  ;  for  from  its  closed 
box,  no  bands,  pens,  pins,  stamps,  etc.,  are  lost,  and  the  arrangement 
by  sizes  avoids  the  use  of  larger  bands  and  pins  than  really  is  needed. 
In  a  mixed  box  of  bands  the  chances  are  that  the  hand  picks  up 
a  wider  or  heavier  band  than  needed,  simply  because  it  comes  first, 
and  will  answer  the  purpose,  rather  than  to  sort  over  the  box  looking 

for  just  the  right  size. 

Heavy  jAr.\NNEi)  Tin  ]!oxks. 

a.      5  boxes,  empty  (filled  to  order  at  lowest  rates)  .... 

with  500  rubber  rings  and  loo  bands,  10  best  sizes 
"     2,000  clasps,  fasteners,  and  ])ins,  6         " 

"     combination  of  b  and  c 

empty  (filled  to  order  at  lowest  rates)  .... 

with  500  rubber  rings  and  200  bands,  10  best  sizes 
"     3,000  clasps,  fasteners,  ])ins,  etc.,   6         "  .         . 

"     combination  of /"and  ,;•  ....... 

Besides  the  above,  we  make  the  boxes  in  heavy  paste-board  and 
handsomely  finished  oak.  For  price  of  the  board,  deduct  35c.  from 
the  5  and  50c.  from  the  10  box  given  above.  For  oak,  add  25c.  to 
the  5  and  50c.  to  the  10  box. 

Made  only  by  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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5  BOX   FILLED. 


b.  5 

C.  5 

<1.  5 

e.  10 

f.  10 

g.  10 
]i.  10 


$    .50 

1.85 

1.35 

1.35 

.75 

2.00 

2.00 

2.00 

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64.    Combination    Weiglit 
and  Paper  Clip.     A  handsome, 
highly     poHshed,     nickeled     paper 
weight,  which  is  also  an  admirable 
clip.     Papers    are    firmly    clamped 
between  the  base  and  the  adjustable 
weight,  which  is  held  in  place  by  a 
strong  spring  that  is  easily  moved 
with  one  hand,  as  shown  in  the  cut. 
It  works  equally  well  for  one  or  lOO 
sheets     of     paper.     Handy,     orna- 
mental,   durable,    and     always    in 


place.     Nickel  50c.     Japanned  25c. 


69e.    Ventilated  Eye  Shade.    The 

most  comfortable,  durable,  lightest,  cool- 
est, best.     A  row  of  holes  round  the  rim 
nearest  the  forehead  allows  a  circulation  of 
_  air  and  prevents  overheating  the  eyes.     A 

flexible  brass  springTTns  round  the  outer  edge,  keeping  it  in  shape.     It 
an  b    ea  i  y  bent,  s^o  as  to  give  the  proper  hold  on  the  head  or  .t  can  be 
changed  at  any  time  to  suit  the  wearer.     Price    15c.   each,  or  maded, 
postpaid,  for  20c. 


69g.  Glass  Pen  Cleaner.  Simple,  quick, 
conve^nient.  No  machinery  to  get  out  of  order. 
Takes  little  room  on  the  desk.  Always  ready 
when  wanted.  Stiff  brushes  are  firmly  fastened 
inside  a  glass  cup,  which  is  protected  and  made 
m  stable  by  an  iron  base.     When  the   cup  is  filled 

W  with  water,  the  pen  can  be  thoroughly  cleaned  with 

a  single  motion  of  the  hand,  and  without  the  danger  of  inj^^y/^^^^^ 
by  ute  of  rags,  chamois-skin,  shot,  etc.  No  one  who  has  tned  th  s 
pLnt  cleaned  will  again  use  the  old-fashioned  devices.  It  saves  .ts 
cost,  in  lengthening  the  life  of  steel  pens,  which  corrode  rather  than 
wear  out.     Price  25c.  each. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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09a.     Piper's  Elastic  Blot- 
ter.    The  ordinary  sliect  blotting;; 
^'■^'^<iii!iiMi^i^60iiiiimi^^W^*'^   tears  and  soils  at  once,  and  in  use 

is  awkward  to  piciv  up,  lay  on  the 
^■^^^^  paper,    rub    down    with  the    hand, 

and  pick  up  ag:ain.  The  blotting  pad  or  block  makes  it  necessary  to 
jMck  up  the  sheet,  turn  it  over  and  press  it  down,  and  besides,  the  pad 
becomes  unsightly  the  first  day  it  is  used.  Roller  and  rocker  blotters 
are  unsightly,  inconvenient  to  renew  the  blotting  sheets,  and  in  use 
the  awkward  rocking  motion  of  the  hand  takes  time,  and  unless 
carefully  done  will  smooch  the  writing. 

Our  Patent  Elastic  Blotter  requires  no  rocking  or  rolling,  and  never 
BLURS  the  writing.  It  is  simply  pressed  gently  on  the  paper.  It  is  vastly 
quicker  in  use  than  any  other.  The  blotting  paper  never  tears,  and 
the  soiled  part  is  completely  hidden  by  the  polished  brass,  nickel,  or  gold 
plated.  Fresh  blotting  can  be  inserted  in  one  half  the  time  required 
by  the  old  style.  By  far  the  best  blotter  yet  invented.  Made  in  2 
sizes — Note  (Blots  2^  x  5>^)  and  Standard  (Blots  l^^Gyi). 

Extra  Pads.  Cut  to  fit  our  two  sizes,  of  the  very  best  blotting; 
extra  heavy,  selected  specially  for  this  use.  Blue,  buff,  and  white, 
]iut  up  100  pieces  in  a  package. 

PRICES. 

Note.  Standard. 

Plain  Brass 80.3,5  $0.,S() 

"     Nickel .:i5  .40 

Nickel  with  Plush  'Jup .70  .80 

Plain  Gold .70  .80 

Gold  with  Plush  Top .90  1.00 

Extra  Pads,  per  100 ..'SO  .75 

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73.  Daniier  Revolving"  Bookcases.  Since  the  introduction 
of  these  celebrated  cases  we  have  sent  thousands  of  them  throughout 
the  United  States  and  abroad,  and  in  every  instance  they  have  given 
complete  satisfaction.  They  are  so  constructed  as  to  shelve  books  on 
all  four  sides,  making  a  solid  column,  and  holding  more  books  than 
any  other  case  made  to  occupy  the  same  space ;  while  a  touch  of  the 
hand  brings  every  book  within  reach  of  a  person  sitting  beside  the 
case.  Their  chief  excellence  is  the  convenience  with  which  the  con- 
tents can  be  consulted.  Two  cases  behind  a  study  chair  are  out  of 
the  way,  but  bring  within  instant  reach  of  the  hand  400  volumes  of 
books,  or  their  equivalent  in  other  objects.  No  such  labor-saving  con- 
venience has  ever  before  been  offered  to  students  and  literary  workers. 

The  principle  on  which  the  cases  are  suspended  makes  them  perfect, 
durable,  and  absolutely  noiseless.  There  is  nothing  to  get  out  of 
order.  A  committee  of  the  American  Library  Association  loaded 
one  side  of  a  73J  case  with  180  lbs.,  the  other  sides  being  empty  ;  and 
in  this  condition  it  was  tested  for  two  months,  and  revolved  as  per- 
fectly after  the  experiment  as  before. 

Special  Sizes.  While  any  variation  in  style  or  size  can  easily  be 
made,  only  the  patterns  shown  in  this  catalog  are  kept  in  stock. 
Special  designs,  to  match  other  furniture,  will  of  course  take  extra 
time,  and  cost  more  than  the  regular  cases,  which  are  made  by  the 
hundred  and  kept  in  stock.  Variations  in  hight  of  shelves  seldom 
cost  anything  extra ;  but  change  of  diameter  adds  to  cost. 

The  L.  B.  pigeon-hole  cases  (No.  47  in  this  catalog)  are  made  to  fit 
the  spaces  of  73g-k. 

The  question  is  often  asked  if  round  cases  are  made  so  as  to  revolve 
in  a  smaller  space  than  square  ones  with  projecting  corners.  A  little 
study  of  a  diagram  of  a  round  case  and  a  square  one,  will  show  that 
the  square  is  the  only  economical  form  for  a  revolving  case.  In  this 
way  we  get  a  solid  column  of  books,  and  nothing  more  compact  is 
possible. 

As  evidence  of  their  great  merit.s,  thousands  have  been  sold  with 
the  following  privilege  :  — 

"These  cases  will  be  sent  to  any  responsible  party  with  the  distinct 
understanding  that,  if  they  do  not  perform  as  repirsented  and  to  entire 
satisfaction,  they  may  be  returned."  Not  one  case  has  been  re- 
turned. No  further  proof  is  needed  of  the  value  of  the  invention, 
nor  of  the  satisfaction  which  it  uniformly  gives  to  buyers. 

All  orders  should  be  addressed  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St., 
Boston. 


I  2 '' 


73a-b.  Diiniier  lievolv- 
ing  Bookcase.  i6}4  in. 
square,  33  in.  high,  holds  32 
thick.  Royal  8*^  volumes,  size 
of  American  Cyclopaedia,  be- 
sides several  larger  volumes 
on  top. 

PRICES. 

73a.  2  sections,  ^^^  in.  high,  as  in  cut, 
6S  in.  of  shelving,  weight,  packed, 
50  ll)s $9.00 

73b.  3  sections,  43  in.  high,  112 
in.  of  shelving,  weight,  packed, 
65  lbs 11.00 


73c-d.    Open  Deck  Daiiner 
Revolving  Bookcase.      20  in 

square,  42  and  54  in.  high.  Re- 
volves in  a  circle  28 >2  in.  in  di- 
ameter. 

The    open    deck    gives    an  extra 

shelf  for  large  books,  atlases,  mu- 
sic, unbound  periodicals,  etc.,  thus 
combining  bookcase  and  book-rack. 
One  of  the  m(xst  attractive  pat- 
terns made. 

PRICES. 
7.3c.     2  sections  high  .      $14.00 

73d.    3         "        "  •        16.0O 

Address    all    orders    to    Library 

Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  l^oston. 


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73e-g.    Champion  Daiiiier 
Revolving  Bookcase.    No 

cases,  except  the  y^i  and  73J,  have 
had  so  large  a  sale.  Revolves  in 
a  smaller  circle ;  fits  into  corners 
and  spaces  that  cannot  accom- 
modate the  larger;  while  slight 
changes  in  construction  make  a 
lower  price  possible.  Each  section 
has  I  meter  (40  in.)  of  shelving. 
Case  is  20  in.  square,  or  same 
diameter  as  Open  Deck.  Walnut,, 
oak,    or  cherry  at   same  price. 

PRICES. 

73e.     2  sections  high      .     .     .  $12.00 

73f.     3        "          "...  14.00 

73g.    4       "          "  16.00 


73g3.  Banner  Re- 
volving Bookcase.  Same 
capacity  and  space  occupied 
as  73e-g,  but  ornamented 
by  rope  moulding  at  the  top, 
and  has  an  adjustable  book 
rest  on  top.  This  rest  is 
held  at  any  angle  by  a  self- 
acting  ratchet,  and  furnishes 
an  admirable  holder  for  the 
dictionary,  atlas,  or  other 
reference  books.  This  is 
one  of  the  handsomest  cases 
in  the  list.  Made  in  antique 
oak,  natural  cherry,  imitation 
mahogany,  and  walnut. 

PRICES. 
73j»-2.     2  sections  high,      $14.0O 

73s3.    3       "         "  l«0O 

With  brass  rods  in  place  of  vertical 
wood  strips,  these  are  $l.oo  addi- 
tional. 


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73c-3.  Open  Deck  Daiiner  Revolving-  Bookcase.  More 
elaborate  finish  than  73c,  but  same  form  and  size.  A  very  handsome 
case  ;  has  rope  moulding  at  the  top  and  base,  and  carved  corners.  The 
finest  finish  and  most  elaborate  pattern  made. 


PRICE. 

TSc-S.     2  sections,  and  book-shelf 


$18.00 


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lah-k.     Standard    Banner   Revolving-  Bookcases.    The 

most  widely  used  pattern,  costing  less  in  proportion  to  capacity  than 
any  other  case,  24  in.  square  ;  each  section  has  56  in.  of  shelving. 
The  bottom  section  is  12,  the  others  10  in.  high.  Made  in  antique 
oak,  natural  cherry,  and  walnut. 

73I1.     2  sections  high,  1 12  inches  shelving       .         $16.00 

73i.      3         "  "       168      "  "  .  18.00 

73j.      4         "  "       224      "  "  .  20.00 

73k.    5         "  "       280      "  "  .  2'>.00 

73k6.     This  is  an  extra  large  case,  on  the  same  general  style  as  the 

Standard.     It  has  5  tiers  or  sections  ;  is  30  in.  square,  and  5  ft.  9  in. 

high;  the  shelves  are  S}4  in.  wide,  ^nd  21  in.  long.     The  lower  section 

is  12  in.   high;  all  sections  above,  ioj4  in.  high,  the  whole  case  gives 

35   ft.  of  shelving.     Made  in    antique  oak,    imitation    mahogany,    and 

walnut.     Price $37.00 


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No.  731.  Danner  Legal  Case.  Fitted  with  14  drawers,  the 
inside  measurements  of  which  are  :  6  drawers,  5^  in.  wide  by  8^2  in. 
long  by  i}i  in.  deep;  6  drawers,  15  in.  wide  by  S}4  in.  long  by  i^  in. 
deep;  2  drawers,  10^  in.  wide  by  8^  in.  long  by  4%  in.  deep.  Each 
tier  of  drawers  is  locked  with  one  operation  and  one  key.  Over  the 
drawers  is  one  shelf  for  books,  g}4  x  23  in. 

On  the  opposite  side  from  the  drawers  are  three  adjustable  shelves 
for  books,  9^  in.  wide  by  22>^  in.  long. 

On  each  of  the  other  two  sides  are  7  pigeon  holes,  4^  x  4}{  x  10  in., 
all  secured  by  doors  and  locks. 

A  practical,  serviceable,  and  handsome  Case. 

Made  in  antique  oak,  natural  cherry,  imitation  mahogany,  walnut. 
Weight,  packed,  200  pounds. 

Price,  $30.00. 


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TSm.  Daiiiier  Cabinet  Case.  Size,  25  in.  square,  48)^  in. 
high.  Revolves  in  a  circle  36  in.  in  diameter.  On  one  side  there 
are  six  spaces  for  Legal  Blanks,  each  i^  in.  high,  16  in.  wide,  and 
8}4  in.  deep;  also,  4  spaces,  2%  in.  high,  6j4  in.  wide,  and  S}4  in.  deep, 
all  covered  by  doors  and  locks.  Above  this  are  two  shelves  for  books, 
g}4  in.  wide,  22}4  in.  long,  with  adjustable  shelf. 

The  opposite  side  has  three  adjustable  shelves  for  books,  9^2  in.  wide, 
22>^  in.  long,  and  10  in.  high. 

On  each  of  the  other  two  sides  are  7  pigeon  holes,  4^  ^4}(  and  10  in. 
deep,  all  secured  by  doors  and  locks.  Case  will  hold  75  average  law 
books. 

Made  in  antique  oak,  natural  cherry,  imitation  mahogany,  and 
walnut. 


Price 


$25.00 


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75-0.  Lt.  B.  Readiiig-Rooni  Tables.  We  recommend  this 
as  the  best,  strongest,  and  most  satisfactory  standard  pattern  for 
reading-rooms  and  libraries.  All  the  details  have  been  most  care- 
fully studied  to  obtain  a  maximum  of  utility  at  a  minimum  of  expense. 
While  we  have  every  facility  for  making  any  design  or  variation  to 
order,  we  commend  this  as  meeting  all  requirements  and  to  be  had  at 
less  expense,  and  without  the  delay  of  to-order  materials.  The  regular 
tables  are  fitted  with  slides  on  either  side,  nearly  doubling  the  available 
space,  when  needed ;  for  the  reader  this  added  space  is  much  more  con- 
venient at  his  side  than  in  front.  They  have  braces  or  stretchers  running 
diagonally  from  leg  to  leg,  adding  greatly  to  strength;  these  are  so  placed 
as  not  to  interfere  with  the  feet  or  skirts  of  readers.  The  "  L.  15."  has 
been  found  the  most  convenient  size  ;  certainly,  no  larger  can  be  recom- 
mended.    They  seat  four  easily,  and  can  accommodate  six. 

Many  libraries  make  the  mistake  of  having  one  or  two  large  tables 
for  their  reading-room  in  place  of  six  or  eight  small  ones.  This  plan 
may  mean  pleasure  for  a  large  family  or  economy  for  a  boarding-house, 
but  is  not  wise  for  the  library.  The  student  will  rarely  enjoy  his 
studies  with  his  work  inspected  by  the  curious,  or  his  attention  distracted 
by  others  in  close  proximity. 

Small  tables,  too,  can  be  arranged  to  suit  convenience  of  space,  and 
will  accommodate  more  people  for  the  space  occupied  than  the  same 
surface  in  a  large  one.  The  slightly  added  expense  is  more  than 
compensated  for  by  the  gain  in  convenience  and  comfort  to  readers. 
We  strongly  urge  tables  not  larger  than  those  on  our  list.  Trial  proves 
ours  the  most  satisfactory  reading-room  table  yet  devised. 


PRICES. 

No.  7I5-0.   L.  P).  Reading-Room  Table,  size  150X  looxSo  cm.  (60x40x32  in. 
No.  Itip.     Same,  witliout  slides 


No.  7«5<1.     Same,  of  cheaper  wood  and  plainer  finisl 


$25.00 
20.00 
16.00 


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76a.     L.  B.  Study  Table.     Most  library   tables    have    interior 
fittings  suited  only  to  commercial  uses.     The  L.  B.  is  made  solely  for 
literary  workers,  giving  widely  different  details,  that  increase  its  value 
tenfold  in  use.     It  is  of  the  best  material,  workmanship,  finish,  pattern, 
and  size  of  the  best  and  most  widely  selling  library  table  made.     It  is 
larger ;  drawers  run  back  farther,  giving  one  fourth  extra  capacity ;  it 
has  reversible  slides,  which   double  the  s\irface  of  the  table-top  when 
wanted,  without  taking  any  room,  and  are  upholstered  on  one  side  for 
books   and   papers,   and  finished   on  the  other  for  cutting  or  pasting. 
The  L.  B.   safety  device  is  put  on   all  drawers,  so  that  they  are  never 
accidentally  thrown  on  the  floor,  and  still  can  be  readily  removed  if 
wished.     The  hight,  width,  and  depth  of  drawers,  position  and  size  of 
compartments,  and  every  detail  of  construction  have  been  carefully 
studied,  and  the  result  is  the  most  useful  library  table  made.     The  chief 
feature  is  the  144  adjustable  partitions,  which  enable  one,  without  tools, 
to  make  compartments  running  either  way  of  any  of  the  nine  drawers, 
firm,  strong,   and  of  various  sizes.     The  two  upper  drawers,  on  each 
side,  fit  No.  33  catalog  cards,  postal  cards,  and  No.  5  envelopes  on  edge. 
The  third,  billet  size,  bank  envelopes,  and  commercial  note  paper,  and 
the  bottom  drawers  take  on  edge  all  ordinary  pamflets.     The  center 
drawer  has  separate  boxes  for  all  denominations  of  p.  o.  stamps,  rubber 
bands,  pins,  and  all  the  little  losables  about  a  desk,  with  compartments 
for  letter  sheets,  flatwise. 

In  oak,  walnut,  or  cherry,  all  drawers  self-locking.  Size  of  table, 
135x75  cm  (54x30  in.);  hight,  80  cm  {^i}4  in.).  Price,  best  billiard 
cloth  or  polished  wood  top,  $32.50. 

Sole  Makers,  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


MO 


*76b.  li.  B.  Study  Table.  Five  drawer.  Similar  to  76a  in 
arrangement,  and  of  the  same  superior  workmanship  and  finish.  Size, 
120x75  cm  (48x30  in.).  Price,  76b,  bilhard  cloth  or  polished  wood 
top,  $27.00. 


7(>c.  Li.  B.  Study  Table.  Extra  large.  A  splendid  extra  large 
office  desk,  with  all  the  features  of  76a.  Top  is  one  half  larger. 
Drawers  are  same  depth  as  76a,  but  wider  and  longer.  Preeminently 
the  richest  and  most  convenient  flat-top  desk  made  for  public  offices. 
The  cut  shows  exterior  details  only,  being  taken  from  a  desk  two 
thirds  the  size.  One  who  has  room  for  a  large  desk,  and  wishes 
"the  best,"  will  be  fully  satisfied  with  this  extra  large  L.  B.  Table. 
Heavily  paneled  sides  and  ends  add  greatly  to  appearance.  Not  kept 
in  stock,  but  made  promptly  to  order  in  any  wood.  Polished  wood 
top  or  upholstered  with  billiard  cloth.  Size,  150x100x80  cm  high 
(60x40x31.5  in.).     Price,  $50.00. 


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77.     Library,    Study,    and   Keading-Rooni    Chairs.    The 

styles  below,  selected  from  a  great  variety  of  patterns,  most  completely 
meet  the  needs  of  libraries.  Personal  comfort,  while  sitting  at  a  desk 
or  reading-table,  depends  in  large  measure  on  the  chair.  Desk-chairs 
have  low  braces  instead  of  arms,  as  this  construction  allows  the  chair  to 
be  brought  nearer  the  desk,  also  to  be  slid  under  it  when  not  occupied. 
Reading-chairs  have  arms.  Swivel  chairs  are  adjustable  to  any  hight 
by  revolving,  and  save  carpets,  floor,  and  strength,  because  the  twisting 
motion,  in  drawing  up  to  the  desk  or  leaving  it,  is  transferred  from 
the  feet  and  floor  to  the  pivot  screw.  Spring  chairs  rock  on  heavy 
springs,  allowing  one  to  adjust  the  slope  of  the  seat  or  to  gratify  the 
common  inclination  to  tilt  back  or  rock. 

All  swivel  and  spring  chairs  are  furnished  with  patent  double 
casters,  without  extra  charge. 

In  public  reading-rooms,  chairs  with  four  legs,  like  the  dining-room 
chair,  are  generally  used,  chiefly  because  less  expensive  than  those 
with  swivel  and  spring.  For  this  purpose  No.  77a,  and  the  bent  wood 
chairs  are  the  favorites.     Special  catalog  sent  on  application. 

77  a.      Full    Arm 
Readi  iig:  -  Chair. 

With  full  length  arm 
and  seat,  making  it  very 
roomy  and  comfortable, 
and  specially  adapted 
to  libraries  and  fine 
offices.  Walnut,  cherry, 
ash,  or  oak.  For  reading- 
rooms, where  a  large,sub- 
stantial  chair  is  wanted, 
at  low  price,  this  chair, 
with  straight  legs,  which 
does  not  revolve  or  tilt, 
is  usually  adopted. 

PRICES. 

77al.      Finely    uphol- 
stered in  leather,  pat- 
ent casters   .     $18.00 
77a3.  Cane  seat,  11.00 
77a4.  Cane  seat, 
straight  legs     .     6.00 

Walnut,  cherry,  ash,  or  oak. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


7  7 1).    Half  Ann  Read- 

iiig-Cliair.  77a  .slii;-htly 
smaller  and  li^i,diter,  and  with 
half  arms  only,  but  of  the 
same  high  grade  of  material 
and  finish.  Walnut,  cherry. 
ash,  or  oak. 

PRICES. 

1.  Swivel  and  spring, 
upholstered  in  lea- 
ther     $16.00 

2.  Swivel  and  spring, 

cane  seat     .  10.00 

4.     Straight  legs,  cane 

seat 5-00 


77c.      Desk     Chair. 

With  braces,  but  no  arms. 
One  of  the  best  desk  chairs 
made.  Ash,  cherry,  oak,  or 
walnut. 

PRICES. 

77c  I.  Swivel  and 
spring,  upholstered 
in  leather    .     .     .     $10.50 

2.     Swivel  and  spring, 

cane  seat     .     .     .  8.00 

4.     Straight  legs     .  3.50 


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133 


77^1. 


77^2, 


TTd.  Half  Arm  Reading  and  Office  Chairs,  These  are 
lighter  and  more  graceful  than  77b.  A  very  handsome  chair,  with 
swivel  and  spring,  and  fitted  with  patent  casters.  Made  in  oak,  walnut, 
or  cherry. 


PRICES. 


77(11.     Cane  back 
77d2.     Slat  l)ack 


$S.50 
8.50 


Bent  Wood  Cliairs.  For  all  purposes,  the  following  light,  strong, 
and  handsome  chairs  are  rapidly  growing  in  favor,  perhaps  nowhere 
more  than  in  reading-rooms  and  libraries.  So  light,  a  child  handles  them 
easily  ;  so  strong,  they  are  never  broken.  They  are  almost  noiseless,  — 
with  the  patent  L.  B.  rubber  tips  inserted,  absolutely  so, —  a  very  im- 
portant consideration.  Handsomer  and  more  durable  than  the  heavy, 
clumsy  patterns  often  made  from  architects'  designs  at  large  expense 
"to  match;"  these  match  any  forms  readily.  Among  the  prominent 
libraries  using  them  are  the  Pratt  Institute,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. ;  Columbia 
College  Library,  N.  Y.  ;  Ostcrhout  Free  Lib.,  Wilkes  Barre,  Pa. ; 
P.  L.,  Ouincy,  111. ;  P.  L.,  Salem,  Mass.  ;  Howard  Memorial  Lib.,  New 
Orleans;  Belfast  Free  Lib.,  Belfast,  Me.  ;  Passaic  Library  and  Reading- 
room,  Passaic,  N.  J. ;  P.  L.,  Melrose,  Mass.,  and  many  others.  Made  by 
the  famous  Heywood  Bros.  &  Co.,  Chair  Manufacturers,  they  are  fully 
equal  to  the  imported,  and  at  lower  prices.  We  most  cordially  com- 
mend them  as  the  best  reading-room  chairs.  Oak,  natural  or  antique, 
cherry,  or  walnut.  Special  terms  will  be  made  on  large  quantities. 
Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


77gi- 


77g2. 


77g3-  77g4- 

PRICES. 

77gl.     No  Arm  Reading-room  Chair,  $3.00      77g3.     Swivel  and  Spring  Desk  Chair,  $5.00 

77g2.     Arms  and  Large  Seat,     .      .         4.00      77g4.  "     Large  Seat  Arm  "  6.00 

Upholstered  in  leather,  ^4.00  extra.     Plain  open  back  instead  of  cane,  cost  50c.  each  less. 


77hi. 


77h2. 


77h3- 


77h4. 


PRICES. 
7  7hl.     No  Arm  Reading-room  Chairs,  $3.00     7  7h3.     Swivel  and  Spring  Desk  Chair,  $5.00 


77h2.     Arms  and  Large  Seats,     .     .         4.00     7  71l4.  "     Large  Seat  Arm 

All  Swivel  and  Spring  Chairs  are  fitted  with  patent  casters,  without  extra  charge. 


6.00 


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77k.  Bent  Wood 
Chairs.  Cheaper  forms  than 
77g-h.  Equally  strong,  but 
have  straight  slat  backs  instead 
of  the  bent  wood. 


77kl. 
7  7k2. 
7  7k3. 
77k4. 


1^  i 


PRICES. 

No  Arm  R.  R.  Cliair,     .    $2.00 
Arms  "  .     .       .3.50 

Swivel  and  Spring,     .     .      4.00 
Arms,  Swivel,  and  Spring,  5.00 


7  7p.   Square  Bent  Wood 

Chairs.  A  new  pattern  ;  very 
handsome ;  heavier  than  yyg. 
Well  adapted  for  office  use,  or 
to  complete  the  fittings  of  an 
elegant  private  library. 

PRICES. 

7  7l)l.  No  Arm  R.  R.  Chair,  $4.50 
77l)2.  With  Arms,  Large  Seat,  8.00 
77p3.     Swivel    and    Spring,    No 

Arms, 7.50 

7  7p4.     Arms,  Swivel,  and  Spring, 

Large  Seat,     ....  10.00 


77Pi-  77P4- 

Address  all  Orders  to  Library  Bureau,  Boston. 


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78a.  Adjustable  Drawing  Stand.  A  table  for  drawing  or 
Avriting,  a  stand  for  holding  large  books  or  portfolios  of  engravings  for 
consultation,  and  an  artist's  easel.  Hinged  to  the  upper  side  is  a  shelf 
1 8  cm  (7  in.)  wide,  with  safety  ledge,  for  holding  a  lamp,  inkstand, 
writing  materials,  drawing  instruments,  or  artist's  brushes  and  apparatus. 
Under  this  shelf  are  drawers  for  working  materials.  An  ingenious 
mechanism  keeps  this  shelf  always  horizontal,  steady,  and  safe,  what- 
ever the  changes  in  the  slope  of  the  desk  itself.  The  dotted  lines  show 
the  table  horizontal  at  A,  or  vertical  at  B.  When  nearly  vertical  it 
(jccupies  little  space,  and  forms  a  perfect  easel.  For  this,  a  neat 
artist's  attachment,  not  shown  in  the  cut,  is  furnished  (Si. 50)  for  hold- 
ing the  picture,  and  the  adjustments  are  so  simple  that  a  mere  touch  is 
sufficient  to  effect  a  change  in  the  light  which  falls  on  the  work.  The 
standard  is  hollow,  with  a  leg  running  in  it,  thus  securing  a  third  varia- 
tion in  hight,  so  that  the  top  can  be  at  any  point  from  30  to  44  in.  high, 
to  use  cither  sitting  or  standing.  The  whole  weighs  55  lbs.,  and  carries 
a  drawing-board  26  in.  square.  An  extension  wheel  to  adjust  and  clamp 
in  any  position,  $1.00  extra.  Made  in  oak,  natural  and  antique,  walnut, 
and  cherry,  fitted  with  casters. 

22  X  26  in.,  instrument  shelf,  7  X  26  in $10. OO 

For  counting-rooms,  architects,  etc.,  same  as  Xo.  i,  with  two  instrument 

drawers,  on  casters 1 2.00 

.Same  as  Xo.  2,  selected  material,  polished,  castings  bronzed  and  orna- 
mented     3  5.00 

4.     Engraving  stand  of  fine  mechanism  and  finish — O.OO 


1. 
3. 


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138 


79a.    Folding  Steps.    One  often  has  to  deal  with  shelving  already 
built  beyond  reach.     The  ordinary  step-ladder  is  forevfer  in  the  way, 
and  causes  falls  and  minor  injuries.     Something  of  the  kind  is  neces- 
sary, often  up  to  90  cm.     The  best  patterns  which  we  have  been  able  tO' 
devise  or  find  are  the  Folding  Library  Steps,  given  below. 


.'IIGHT. 

PRICE. 

60  cm 

24 

in. 

-        $3-50 

70  " 

28 

(( 

-       375 

80  " 

32 

(< 

4.00 

90  " 

36 

(( 

-      4-50 

OPEN.  CLOSED. 

The    steps   are   folded    in   at  a  touch,  making  a  strong  stool,  take- 
little  space,  useful  for  a  seat  or  table,  and  can  be  easily  carried. 

791).     Chair  and   Steps. 

This  is  a  recently  invented  form 
of  folding  step,  that  for  many 
uses  is  better  than  79a.  They 
are  equally  strong,  and  as  step 
ladders  are  as  substantial  as  any. 
When  not  used  for  steps,  they 
can  be  turned  instantly  into 
a  strong  wood  bottom  chair. 
Liked  wherever  used.  Price  in 
oak  or  walnut  .     .      $3.00. 


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8 1 .      Hectograf s .      A  s  i  m  p  1  e 

method  of  making  up  to  lOO  copies  of 
any  matter,  such  as  mss,  drawings, 
plans,  etc.,  from  one  original  writing. 
No  press,  roller,  pad,  stencil,  or  pre- 
pared paper.  The  complete  apparatus, 
is  a  Ilektograf,  Lik,  and  a  Sponge. 
PRICES. 


.Size. 

No. 

Tl.in. 

No. 

Tliick. 

Postal  Cara, 

a, 

$I.OO 

i, 

$2.00 

Note, 

b, 

2.00 

J\ 

4.00 

Letter, 

c. 

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k, 

6.00 

Cap, 

d, 

5.00 

h 

8.00 

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Sim.     Mimeograph,     Libraries  find  many  uses  for  a  good  dupli- 
cating process  in  printing  lists  of  duplicates,  notices,  bulletins,  and  brief 
finding  lists.     Beside  saving  in  printers'  bills,  it  gives  matter  an  auto- 
graphic character  not  obtainable  from  type. 

Various  instruments  for  the  purpose 
of  duplicating  have  been  placed  before 
the  public,  one  or  two  only  of  which 
have  contained  points  of  merit  dis- 
tinguishing them  from  the  many  which 
have  proved  to  be  practically  useless 
when  not  in  the  hands  of  an  expert. 
The  Edison  Mimeograph  reproduces 
autographic  writing,  sketches  of  all  kinds,  architectural  drawings 
music,  etc.,  in  almost  unlimited  numbers  from  an  original,  which  is 
made  by  the  operator  as  easily  as  one  would  write  or  sketch  with  a  lead 
pencil. 

Beside  this,  its  use  has  been  extended  to  cover  the  ordinary  type- 
writer work,  such  as  the  Remington,  Caligraph,  Hammond,  and  Cran- 
dall  produce,  the  stencils  being  prepared  on  the  machine.  From  them 
1,200  to  1,500  copies  can  be  taken,  which  it  is  practically  impossible 
to  distinguish  from  an  original. 

The  following  cuts  and  notes  show  how  simple  a  process  it  is :  — 

The  writing  is  done  with  a 
stylus  in  the  same  free-hand 
manner  as  with  a  lead  pencil. 
The  stencil  is  made  by  the 
rough  surface  beneath  the  pre- 
pared sheet. 


After  the  stencil  is  completed  it 
is  placed  in  the  printing  frame,  in 
which  it  is  held  taut,  and  in  posi- 
tion for  rapid  printing. 

A  sheet  or  card,  on  which  the 
printing  is  to   be  done,  is  placed 


beneath  the  printing  frames,  and 
the  inked  roller  passed  over  the 
stencil  sheet,  exactly  reproducing 
the  matter  written.  This  can  be 
repeated  1,000  or  more  times 
with  satisfactory  results. 


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Each  outfit  is  complete  with 
one  quire  of  stencil  paper,  one 
tube  of  black  ink,  stylus,  blot- 
ters, etc.,  and  is  packed  in  a 
handsome  hardwood  case. 


PRICE 

LIST. 

81m0. 

With 

Writing 

Plate 

i^  in. 

wide 

prints  6x8  in. 

$12.00 

81m2. 

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15.00 

81m3. 

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20.00 

81m4. 

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14.00 

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17.50 

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23.00 

No.  81ni5  is  more  widely  used  than  any  other  outfit.  It  takes  the 
most  used  standard  sizes,  and  the  extra  width  writing  plate  is  worth 
more  than  the  added  cost  in  convenience. 

Manifolding  Type'writing.  This  process  differs  from  the  one 
just  described  only  in  making  the  stencil.  A  sheet  of  specially  pre- 
pared stencil  paper  is  used,  back  of  which  is  placed  a  perforating  silk, 
and  both  inserted  in  a  typewriter,  and  written  upon  in  the  usual  way, 
except  that  no  ribbon  whatever  is  used.  The  stencil  is  made  by  strik- 
ing the  type  against  the  stencil  sheet,  thereby  driving  the  wax  coating 
into  the  perforating  silk.  When  written,  it  is  used  on  the  printing  frame 
in  the  same  way  as  indicated  above. 

81in7.  Mimeograph.  For  typewriter  duplicating  only,  for  use 
on  the  Caligraph,  Hammond,  Remington,  and  New  Model  Crandall 
Typewriters,  prints  8x12  in.  Complete  with  one  quire  of  stencil 
paper,  one  tube  of  either  black,  blue,  purple,  or  green  ink  (purple  ink 
will  be  sent  unless  otherwise  ordered),  2  doz.  large  blotters,  perforating 
silk,  etc.,  $12.00. 

8  In.  Typewriter  Attachments.  These  are  supplementary 
to  the  regular  outfits  8im,  completing  them  for  typewriter  use. 

PRICE  OF  TYPEWRITER  ATTACHMENTS. 

81nl.     Typewriter  attachment  for  Nos.  mo  or  m3         ....  $4.00 

81n2.               "                     "           "    Nos.  mi  or  m4         ....  5.00 

81ii3.              "                    "          "    Xos.  m2  or  ms  6.50 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


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85a.    Waterinaii's   Ideal  rouiitain    Pen.    This  pen   holder 
consists  of  four  (4)  pieces  of  hard  rubber,  as  shown  in  Fig.  4. 

The  handle  is  the  reservoir  for  the  ink,  and  is  made 
in  two  pieces  —  the  point  section,  C,  and  the  barrel,  Z>, 
with  a  screw-joint  so  that  it  can  be  opened  and  filled 
without  inking  the  fingers. 

The  pen,  A,  is  held  in  the  point  section,  C,  by  the 
feed-bar,  B,  which  also  carries  the  ink  from  the  reser- 
voir to  the  pen. 

The  fourth  piece  is  the  cap,  E,  which  covers  the 
pen,  protects  it  from  injury,  and  keeps  the  ink  from 
drying  when  the  pen  is  not  in  use. 

It  is  the  simplest,  cleanest,  readiest,  and  most  easily 
managed  of  all  fountain  pens. 

There  are  no  air-valves  or  complicated  machinery, 
consequently  nothing  to  get  out  of  order,  be  adjusted, 
or  regulated. 

When  the  cap  is  removed  the  pen  is  ready  for  use, 
and  when  the  writing  is  done  and  the  cap  replaced, 
the  pen  is  ready  for  the  pocket. 

It  writes,  according  to  the  size  of  the  holder,  from  10 
to  25  hours  continuously,  with  one  filling;  and  any  de- 
sired kind,  color,  or  quality  of  fluid  ink  can  be  used. 

Gold  pens  of  the  ordinary  forms  are  used,  and  your 
favorite  pen  can  be  fitted. 

The  hard  rubber  is  incorrodible,  and  with  a  gold 
pen  there  is  nothing  that  can  be  affected  by  the  ink, 
hence  unless  accidentally  injured  will  last  a  lifetime. 
They  can  be  filled  and  left  for  months  without  being 
used,  and  when  opened  the  ink  will  flow  as  readily  as 
if  just  filled. 

JVM  each  pen  is  given  a  certificate  which  warrants  the 

>       holder  ufuondifionally,  and  guarantees  it  to  give  satisf  ac- 

rt      tion  on  thirty  days'  trial,  or  the  money  will  be  refimded. 
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In  ordering  state  whether  a  long  or  short  nib,  with 
coarse  or  fine  point,  and  a  rigid  or  elastic  pen  is 
wanted,  or  send  steel  pen  used. 

No.  3.  The  smallest  size  is  5^  inches  long  and 
Y16  of  an  inch  in  diameter.     $3.50. 

No.  4.  5^  inches  long  and  ^  of  an  inch  in  diam- 
eter ;  IS  the  most  popular  and  convenient  pen.     $4.00. 

No.  5.     lYz  inches  long  and  '/le  of  an  inch  in  diameter.     $5.00. 

No.  5>2.     6^  inches  long  and  7i6  of  an  inch  in  diameter.     $5.50. 


Address  all  Orders  to  the  Library  Bureau,  Boston. 


142 

What  users  of  Ideal  Fountain  Pens  say. 


From  Rev.  Chas.  S.  Stoddard,  D.  D.,  N.  V.  Observer. 

"We  have  used  the  Waterman  Ideal  Pen  in  writing  letters,  accounts,  and  articles,  and 
iind  it  clean,  trustworthy,  and  a  most  serviceable  friend.  It  is  the  best  thing  of  the  kind,  and 
we  have  used  them  all." 

From  Henry  Labourchere,  M.  P.,  Editor  London  TriitJi. 

"I  have  now  written  almost  exclusively  with  them  for  a  month,  and  I  find  them  better 
than  any  that  I  have  come  across  here.  The  ink  flows  freely,  and  they  are  so  well  put 
together  that  they  do  not  dirty  the  fingers." 

From  Frederic  A.  Whiting,  Editor  TJie  Courant,  Wellesley,  Mass. 

"The  ink  flows  as  reliably  as  Tennyson's  brook,  which,  everybody  knows,  'goes  on 
forever.'  You  do  not  have  to  shake  the  Pen,  or  address  any  concentrated  remarks  to  it.  If 
you  are  ready,  the  Ideal  Pen  is,  every  time." 

From  Prof.  J.  K.  Rees,  Columbia  College  Observatory,  New  York. 

"  After  trying  many  different  forms  of  pens  for  chronographic  work,  I  have  found  that 
your  Fountain  Pen  gives  the  greatest  satisfaction." 

From  Rev.  Geo.  F.  Pentecost,  D.  D.,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

"  I  have  used  your  Ideal  Pen,  as  you  know,  from  the  very  first.  I  have  tried  almost  if  not 
quite  all  on  the  market,  and  my  judgment  is  that  it  is  out  of  the  reach  of  comparison  with 
any  other.     I  have  four  of  them  in  constant  use." 

From  Noah  Brooks,  Editor  Newark  Daily  Advertiser,  Newark,  N.  J. 

"A  year's  assiduous  work  with  the  pen,  testing  it  in  various  ways,  has  proved  to  me  that 
your  '  Ideal '  is  the  only  perfect  instrument  of  the  kind." 

From  Rev.  Thomas  K.  Beecher,  D.  D.,  Elmira,  N.  Y, 

"  I  have  been  a  user  of  fountain  pens  for  thirty-five  years,  having  purchased  nearly  every 
style  that  has  been  put  upon  the  market.  I  find  the  Waterman  Ideal  Pen  the  very  best  of 
them  all.  Nothing  can  surpass  its  honest  excellence,  unless  it  be  the  cheerful  determination 
of  the  company  to  make  every  pen  suit  its  purchaser,  however  exacting  he  may  be." 

Address  all  orders  to  LIBRARY   BUREAU,   Boston. 


DICTIONARY    HOLDERS. 


These  ingenious  machines  have  been  before  the  public  only  a  few 
years,  but  are  found  to  answer  so  universal  a  want  that  they  are  now 
considered  an  indispensable  accompaniment  to  a  dictionary.  A  dic- 
tionary without  a  holder  is  a  hidden  treasure.  The  dictionary,  to  be 
of  service,  must  be  used  ;  to  be  used  it  must  be  at  hand  when  wanted  ; 
and  to  be  at  hand  when  wanted  it  must  be  in  a  holder  ready  for 
reference.  Children  and  grown  people  use  a  dictionary  if  it  is  in  a 
holder,  when  they  would  not  go  to  a  bookcase  for  it.  The  holder  is 
worth  its  cost  for  the  preservation  it  affords.  The  great  and  costly 
book  does  not  get  racked,  soiled,  spoiled,  or  used  as  a  footstool.  Open 
it,  and  it  remains  open  ;  close  it,  and  it  remains  closed.  If  at  your  side 
when  reading,  the  task  of  looking  up  new  words  is  not  deferred  and 
then  forgotten,  but  done  instantly  and  easily.  A  thousand  dictionaries 
in  out-of-the-way  places  do  not  instruct,while  a  single  dictionary  mounted 
in  a  holder  might  serve  thousands.  In  fact,  the  holder  is  the  great 
helper  of  the  great  lexicons,  and  in  making  these  stores  of  learning 
available  is  second  in  importance  only  to  the  lexicons  themselves. 


143 


86a.  The  Wire  Dictionary  Holder.  A  light,  handy  stand, 
making  a  permanent  receptacle  for  the  dictionary,  while  the  racks  on 
the  sides  furnish  convenient  holders  for  papers,  magazines,  books,  etc. 
Neither  the  covers  nor  the  book  can  be  injured  by  the  holder. 


S(yil2.     Wire    Dictionary  Holder,   white  finish,    tilting   top,     $3.00 
^6a3.        *'  "  "  "  "       level  top,  3.50 


86b.  xidj  list  able  Book  Hold- 

er.  Can  be  fitted  to  any  book,  and 
is  especially  adapted  to  dictionaries 
and  folios.  It  is  adjustable  to  any 
hight  or  angle,  and  the  book  revolves 
without  moving  the  base. 
Price,  $5.00. 


144 


86d2.     Dictionary  Holder,  with 
Casters.     Price,  $5.00. 


86d3.     With  Side  Shelf. 
Price,  $6.50. 


i 


86d4:.     With  Revolving  Side  Shelf. 
Price,  $6.75. 


S6d5.     With  Central  Revolving  Shelf. 
Price,  $6.75. 


145 


86d6.     With  Revolving  Shelf  and  Book 
Supports.     Price,  $7.50. 


86d7.     With  Revolving  Uookcase. 
Price,  $9.00. 


86(18.     With  Revolving  Shelf  and  Book-Rest 
Attachment.     Price,  $9.50. 


86d9.     With  2  section  Revolving 
Bookcase.     Price,  $13.00. 


146 


86e.    Atlas  Stand. 

Made  for  holding  an  atlas 

or  large  folios  when  open, 

at  any  desired   angle,   and 

when  closed,  protects  from 

injury  and  keeps  the  book 

in  good  form. 

Walnut,  oak,  or  cherry. 

Price,  $6.00. 


86e2.  Reading- 
Stand.  A  combination 
of  the  Chair  Reading  Rest 
and  revolving  side  shelf 
upon  the  tripod  of  an  86di 
Dictionary  Holder.  It 
gives  adjustable  hight  and 
angle,  and  on  casters  it 
can  be  slid  about  the 
room,  along  side  the  chair 
or  lounge,  allowing  a 
greater  variety  of  posi- 
tions to  the  user  than  is 
possible  with  the  chair 
rest.  Walnut,  oak,  or 
cherry.     Price,  $7.00. 


147 


86f.     Perfection    Book    Rest. 

Adjustable  to  any  incline.  From  the 
top  of  the  rod,  fastened  to  the  chair 
arm,  extends  a  jointed  lever  by  means 
of  which  the  position  of  the  book  can  be 
arranged  to  suit  the  convenience  of  the 
reader. 

The  top  can  be  used  as  a  writing  desk, 
and  a  drawer  holds  writing  materials. 


PRICES. 

86fl. 

Plain  Black  Walnut   . 

$3.50 

86f^. 

Billiard  Cloth  Top     . 

4.00 

86f3. 

Plain    Black  Walnut, 

with  drawer  . 

4..'50 

86f4. 

Billiard    Cloth    Top, 

with  drawer  . 

5.00 

86h.    Perfection   Table 

Rest.  Adjustable  to  any  an- 
gle, and  revolves  at  a  touch. 
The  base  alone  is  a  valuable 
supplement  to  86f.  Furnished 
in  walnut,  oak,  or  cherry. 

PRICE. 
86h.     Perfection  Table  Rest, 

complete      ....       $2.00 
Base  only        ....  .75 


86i.  C.  S.  Book  Holder.  For  holding 
book  open  and  at  an  angle  on  table  or  elsewhere. 
A  practical  cheap  form  of  table  rest.  Price,  25c. 
each. 


]4^ 


^^ 


8Gk.  Ann  Rest.  In  writing  on  the  bottom 
lines  of  the  Accession  Book  or  any  account  book 
the  writer  is  compelled  to  have  some  support  for 
the  arm,  or  the  handwriting  becomes  cramped  and 
not  uniform  with  the  rest  of  the  page.  The  L.  B. 
Arm    Rest    overcomes   this   difficulty,    and    gives 


greater  ease  in  writing. 


Made  in  mahogany,  handsomely  finished.     Price, 
75C- 

861.  li.B.  Ledger 
Rest.  For  holding 
on  the  desk,  at  any 
angle,  large  books  of 
record  or  reference, 
like  the  heavy  library 
accession  book.  An 
improvement  on  the 
form  heretofore  used 
in  banks  and  offices.  When  not  in  use  it  shuts  flat,  and  can  be  stored 
between  the  books. 

We  make  for  "cap"  books  a  small  size,  40x44  cm  (16  x  18  in.); 
for  "medium"  and  "demy"  books,  44  x  60  cm  (18  x  24  in.) ;  and  one 
for  large  bank  and  insurance  books,  50  x  75  cm  (20  x  30  in.).  Oak, 
walnut,  and  cherry  in  stock,  and  other  woods  made  to  order.  The 
Rest  saves  the  books  as  well  as  the  writer,  and  is  indispensable  when 
once  used.  Our  L.  B.  is  at  once  handiest,  folds  more  compactly, 
is  handsomest,  and  for  quality,  the  cheapest. 


PRICES. 

8611.  40  X  44  cm    (16  X  18  in.) 

8612.  44x60    "      (18x24  in.) 

8613.  50  X  75    "      (20  X  30  in.) 


$2.50 
3.00 
3.50 


149 

89a.    Novelty  Paper  Fastener.    For  fastening  legal  papers, 

filing  reports,  mem- 
oranda, bills  of  lad- 
ing, newspapers, 
etc.,  binding  let- 
^  ters,  papers,  books, 
ir«  magazines,  etc., 
posting  cards, 
show  cards,  circu- 
lars, price  currents, 
etc.  One  blow 
drives  and  clinches 
the  staple.    It  does 


the  work  perfectly  of  a  high-priced  machine.  Besides  its  use  as  a 
paper  fastener,  it  will  be  found  a  handy  device  for  fastening  tags  to 
trunks,  boxes,  etc.  Its  uses  about  office  or  home  are  almost  unlimited. 
It  works  equally  well  with  paper,  cloth,  wood,  rubber,  etc.,  and  so 
quickly  and  well  as  to  be  often  preferred  to  glue,  paste,  pins,  etc.  It 
is  a  wonderful  little  invention,  and  its  own  merits  have  given  it  a  mar- 
velously  large  sale.  Extra  staples  cost  30c.  per  1,000  for  /s,  }{,  Vs, 
or  }4  inch.  Price,  complete,  driver,  holder,  clincher,  500  staples 
and  100  suspension  rings,  50c.     Extra  suspension  rings,  60c.  per  1,000. 


89b.     Ink  Vents. 

annoyance    and    dangfer 


This  device  removes  the 
of  filling  inkstands  and 
wells  from  large  bottles  ;  e.  g.  the  cork  of  the  quart 
bottle  is  replaced  by  the  Vent.  If  a  nose  is  cut  into 
the  bottle,'  put  a  bit  of  folded  paper  in  it  before  press- 
ing the  Vent  cork  into  place,  where  it  remains  till 
the  bottle  is  empty  and  the  Vent  wanted  for  a  new 
one.  Besides  the  convenience,  the  saving  of  a  single 
stain  pays  many  times  the  trifling  cost. 

This  style  is  perfectly  air  tight  and  admits  of  pour- 
ing into  the  smallest  opening  without  spilling  a  drop. 
The  fore-finger  pressed  over  the  air  vent  regulates 
the  flow,  so  that  overflowing,  dripping,  etc.,  are  en- 
tirely avoided  .  .  .  .  •  Price,  Soc. 
Address  all  orders.  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


style  B. 

Reduced  cut.     Cork  is 

same  size  as  style  A. 


tso 


88a.  Hammond  Card  Cataloger.  Preeminently  the  library 
typewriter,  and  the  only  one  thus  far  invented  that  writes  catalog  cards 
perfectly.  For  general  correspondence,  as  well  as  special  library  work, 
it  gives  speed,  great  perfection  of  work,  ease  of  manipulation,  and 
simplicity  of  mechanism.  The  great  importance  of  having  the  card 
catalog  written  legibly  and  permanently,  to  be  assured  against  the 
possibility  of  having  to  incur  the  great  expense  of  re-writing  faded 
cards,  is  a  growing  consideration.  The  Hammond  does  its  work  for  all 
time,  produces  matter  as  easily  read  as  printed  cards,  and  gives  absolute 
uniformity  in  the  catalog.  The  larger  the  library  the  more  numerous 
are  the  employes  in  the  catalog  department,  and  the  more  confusing  to 
the  eye  of  the  reader  the  eccentricities  of  their  individual  handwritings, 
and  the  more  need  of  the  clear,  simple,  and  uniform  characters  which 
the  Hammond  produces.  While  libraries  possessing  old  catalogs  are 
adopting  typewritten  cards,  no  library  starting  a  new  catalog  can 
afford  to  do  without  it.  Much  used  in  writing  shelf  lists,  intercalation 
being  made  with  it  so  readily.  We  know  of  no  library  that  has  not 
found  it  a  labor-saver,  compensating  for  its  cost  many  times  over.  The 
Hammond  gives  perfect  alignment,  absolutely  uniform  impression  and 
rapidity,  has  interchangeable  types,  admits  any  width  of  paper,  is  light 
and  portable.  Sent  on  one  month's  trial,  with  privilege  of  return,  to 
any  library  wishing  to  purchase. 

The  Library  Bureau  Hammond  is  provided  with  a  wheel  having  all 
the  special  characters  needed  in  cataloging,  as  indicated  by  the  Library 
School  Card  Catalog  Rules,  and  the  key  board  is  correspondingly 
engraved.  While  we  sell  this  special  machine  for  library  work,  it 
is  equally  adapted  to  general  correspondence.  We  solicit  orders  for  this 
unrivaled  labor-saver  for  other  uses. 


151 
From  VV.  A.  Bardwell,  Acting  Librarian  Brooklyn  Library. 

We  have  used  the  Hammond  Type  Writer  for  i8  months  in  making  our  card  catalogue, 
and  have  found  it  a  very  satisfactory  instrument,  easily  kept  in  repair  and  at  a  very  slight 
expense  for  an  occasional  new  type  wheel  or  fresh  ribbon.  After  some  80,000  cards  have 
been  written  on  our  two  machines,  I  do  not  see  but  they  are  as  good  as  new.  The  points  in 
which  I  think  the  Hammond  excels  are  uniformity  of  impression,  the  perfection  of  its 
alignment,  and  the  arrangement  of  the  type  wheel,  which  allows  a  fresh  alphabet  to  be 
substituted  at  a  moment's  notice  should  the  one  in  use  become  worn  or  injured.  The 
writing  being  done  on  a  flat  surface  instead  of  a  cylinder  gives  the  Hammond  a  peculiar 
advantage  over  other  type  writers  in  using  the  hard  material  required  for  library  cards. 

From  Fred.  J.  Soldan,  Librarian  Peoria  Public  Library,  Peoria,  111. 

I  have  used  the  "  Hammond"  several  months,  and  like  it  very  much.  I  have  used  other 
machines,  but  none  can  surpass  the  "  Hammond  "  in  the  quality  of  the  work.  I  think  it  is 
the  best  type  writer  for  library  work,  if  not  the  only  one  that  will  do  it  well. 

From  Charles  H.  Burbank,  Librarian  Lowell,  Mass.,  City  Library. 

The  Hammond  Type  Writer  has  been  in  constant  use  in  the  Lowell  City  Library  for  about 
nine  months,  and  I  am  perfectly  satisfied  with  its  performances.  It  is  employed  chiefly  in 
writing  catalogue  cards,  and  for  that  purpose  it  produces  excellent  results.  Its  use  was 
learned  with  scarcely  any  instruction,  and  with  very  little  trouble  or  time  lost  in  experiment- 
ing; and  it  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  have  the  opportunity  to  recommend  it  to  librarians 
and  all  others  who  desire  a  type  writer  which  seems  as  nearly  perfect  as  possible. 

From  Frank  P.   Hill,  Librarian  Free  Public  Library,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

I  have  used  the  Hammond  Type  Writer  for  nine  (9)  months,  and  am  happy  to  say  that  for 
Library  use  it  has  no  equal.  For  writing  upon  cards  it  is  the  only  machine  that  does  the 
work  to  my  satisfaction.  As  our  card  catalogue  is  used  by  the  public,  it  is  necessary  to  have 
neatness  and  legibility,  and  these  points  are  secured  by  the  use  of  the  Hammond.  Other 
machines  have  been  tried,  but  in  every  instance  the  best  work  was  done  by  the  Hammond. 

From  Melvil  Dewey,  Chief    Libn.    and    Prof,    of  Library  Economy, 
Columbia  College'  Library,  New  York  City. 

We  have  used  your  type  writer  for  library  work  for  nearly  a  year,  having  previously  tried 
some  five  or  six  other  machines.  It  has  given  us  better  satisfaction  than  anything  else  we 
have  yet  seen  for  writing  library  cards.  We  find  the  advantage  of  writing  on  a  flat  surface, 
instead  of  a  cylinder,  very  great,  as  we  do  the  ability  to  change  almost  instantly  the  type 
wheels. 


PRICES  : 

Hammond  Card  Cataloger  (in  mahogany,  walnut,  or  oak  case), ,     .  $100.00 

Additional  Type  Wheels,  each, 5.00 

Copying  Ribbons,  black,  purple,  blue,  green,  or  red,  or  Non-Copying  Ribbons,  on  spools, 
$2.00  each.     Without  spools,  $1.00  less. 

Black  Record  Ribbon  is  most  used  for  cards. 

Address  all  orders  to  Library  Bureau,  146  Franklin  St.,  Boston. 


INDEX. 


Reference  is  made  both  to  page   and  consecutive  catalog  number.     See 
fifth  page  of  this  catalog  for  tabular  view  of  these  numbers. 


' 

No.      Page.    I 

No. 

Page. 

Accession  book 

31a,  59 

-62  ! 

Blank 

,  Day 

3I1-, 

64 

Condensed 

31b, 

61 

Recommendation 

35", 

70 

Stamp 

26i2, 

49 

Serial      .... 

Sir, 

64 

Rules       .     .     . 

i3a2, 

7 

Blank  books  to  order 

. 

102 

Acme  Pocket      .... 

39C1, 

76 

Blank  books,  Card  Index  vs 

. 

36 

Adhesive  cloth   .... 

39b, 

76 

Block 

s 

24a, 

44 

paper       .     .     . 

39a, 

76 

Blotter,  Elastic   .... 

69a, 

120 

Adjustable  book  holder   . 

86b, 

143 

Book, 

Accession      .     .     . 

31a, 

61 

drawing  stand 

78a, 

137 

Breed's  portfolio 

Alphabets,  Brass     .     .     . 

38a, 

75 

scrap    

44b, 

84 

printed       .     . 

38b, 

75 

case,  Revolving     . 

•    73, 

121 

Amberg's  cabinet  letter  fil 

e    48Z, 

lOI 

Condensed  accession 

31b, 

61 

A.  L.  A.  size  rule    .     .     . 

2952, 

57 

covers       .... 

36e, 

73 

Anti-nervous  penholder 

6sx, 

113 

holder,  Adjustable 

86b, 

143 

Arm  rest 

86k, 

148 

holder,  C.  S.      .     . 

.  86i, 

147 

Arrangement  cards 

33^5, 

68 

labels        .... 

37g-j, 

74 

Athenaium  newspaper  file 

46ni, 

89 

L.  B.  Scrap  .     .     . 

■  441, 

82 

Atlas  stand 

86e, 

146 

number  stamp  .     . 

•  26J, 

50 

Atwater  newspaper  file    , 

46n8, 

90 

Order        .... 

3 1", 

65 

Bands,  Rubber       .     .     . 

•    57, 

109 

Rest,  Reading 

.  86f, 

147 

Bases,  Card  catalog     .     . 

22,     30-35 

Table      .     . 

86r, 

147 

Bent  wood  chairs    .     .7* 

IS,  ^33- 

-136 

supports    .... 

.    28, 

51 

Best  book  cards      .     .     . 

33^6, 

69 

support,  Buffalo 

28e, 

54 

Bibliography  cards      .     . 

33^4, 

68 

Book 

support,  Crocker    . 

28c, 

53 

Binder,  Common  sense 

42  a, 

81 

support,  L.  B.    .     . 

28a, 

52 

Emerson     .     .     . 

•    41, 

79 

tray 

2ie, 

12 

Library       .     .     . 

•    41, 

79 

truck 

2ia, 

II 

Spring  back    .     . 

46a, 

88 

Utility  scrap       .     . 

44U, 

85 

Universal   . 

42b, 

80 

Box, 

Clacher  pamfiet  .     . 

45  a, 

86 

Binding  book      .     .     .     . 

3 IX, 

65 

Scrap     

44a, 

83 

sheet     .     .     .     . 

3sy> 

72 

Bracket  step  and  handle 

29a, 

55 

slip 

3SX, 

72 

Brass  letters  and  numbers 

38a, 

75 

Biographical  cards 

32m3, 

68 

Breed's  portfolio  scrap  boo 

k  44b, 

84 

15, 


No.     Page. 

Brush  Eraser  ....  63a,  113 
Buffalo  book  brace  .  .  28e,  54 
Cabinet  letter  file,  Amberg's  482,   loi 

Cabinets,  Desk 67,   118 

Call  Slip  trays       ....    25b,     45 

Call  Slips        34b,     70 

Card  cases 22,     14 

catalog  and  fittings    22,     13-4S 
bases      .     .  22,     30-35 


rules       .     . 
cataloger,  Hamnnond 

\ 
Cole  Size  . 


fittings 
index  outfits 


13a,     7 


cheaper 
safe 
vs.  blank  books 
index  users    .     .     .     .22, 
pockets      .     .     .      39c,     76-78 

trays 23,     44 

Cards,  Catalog 32,     66 

arrangement  33015,  68 
best  book  33016,  69 
bibliography  33014,  68 
biography  33^3.  68 
34a,  70 
33m2,  68 
•    32,     67 

331^^7.  69 

56a,   107-8 

45m,     87 


charging 


88a, 

149 

29S1, 

57 

.  24, 

44 

22a-i, 

19 

22e, 

20 

22-0, 

21 

.  2  2f, 

22 

22p, 

23 

22g, 

24 

22q, 

25 

.   22, 

26 

.   22, 

27 

22, 

36 

.   22, 

42 

131-36 


70 

46 

104 

45 
86 

109 

6 


34a, 

2  5g» 

53> 

2  4g, 

45a, 
58, 
12, 


No.      Page. 

Catalogs,  shelf  ....  3ii,  62-64 
Chair  and  steps  .  .  .  79b,  138 
Chair  tips.  Rubber  .  .  29c,  55 
Chairs,     Library,     study,     and 

reading-room  .     .     .      77, 
Charging  cards  .     .     . 
Charging  case    .     .     . 
Checking  paper       .     . 
Chemical  ink 
Clacher  pamtlet  box    . 
Clasps,  Spring    .     .     . 
Classification,  Decimal 
L.  B.      . 
Perkins 
Class-number  stamp    . 
Cleaner,  Pen      .     .     . 
Clip  and  paper  weight 
Cloth,  adhesive  .     .     . 
Cole  size  card    .     .     . 
C.  C.  letter  file  .     .     . 
C.  C.  pamflet  case,  manilla  45m, 

wood      45-0, 

pocket       396, 

Common  sense  binder      42a,     81-82 
book  holder  86i,     147 
Common  sense  newspaper 

file 4606,  89 

Condensed  accession  book    31b,     61 

6ip, 


•    13c, 

26i3, 

69g. 


5 
8 

49 
119 


.    64,  119 

39b,  76 

29S1,  57 

.    48,  100 

87 
87 

78 


criticism 
plain    . 
removal 
Carter's  library  inks    . 
Case,  C.  C.  pamfiet 

L.  B.  file  and  pamriet  48a,  94-95 
Sloping  slip  .     .     .       25a,     46 

Cases,  Catalog 22,     14 

Pigeon-hole  .     .  47a-f,     92-93 
Catalog,  Accession      .     .       31a,     61 

bases 22 

cards 32 

cases 22,     14 

printed     ....  112 

rules    ....        13a,       7 


1 10 

4 

52a-b,   102 

62,   112 


366, 

32m3> 
.  28c, 


30 
66 


Conductors'  Punches  . 

Consultation  dept. 

Copying  books  .     .     . 
press    .     . 

Bailey's 

Covers,  Book      .     .     . 

Criticism  cards  .     .     . 

Crocker  book  brace     . 

Cup,  Sponge       .     .     . 

Cutter's  author  table  . 

Danner  revolving  book 
case  .     

Dater,  Library    .     .     . 
Pad     .'    .     .     . 
Pencil      ....       26h, 
Self-inking  lever  .        26d, 

Dates,  L.  B 26a, 

Day  blanks 3ir, 

Decimal  Classification     .     .12, 

Desk  blotting  pads      .     .       64d, 


III 

73 
68 

53 


66,   113 
.     •    13b,     8 

73,   121-127 


26e, 

yftcr 


48 
48 

49 
47 
47 
64 
6 

113 


154 


Desk  cabinets    .     . 

chair      .     .     . 

Stamp  pad 

Study    .     .     . 
Dewey  Classification 
Dictionary  holders 
Drawing  stand    .     . 
Dummies,  Wood 
Elastic  blotter     .     . 
Embossing  stamp    . 
Emerson  binder 
Employment  department 
Envelopes      .... 
Pamflet  .     . 
Eraser,  brush      .     .     . 
Expansive  indexes . 
Eye  shade      .... 
Fastener,  Table .     .     . 
File,  Amberg's  letter    . 

and  pamflet  case 

Athenffium  news- 
paper    .     . 

Atwater      .     . 

C.  C.  Letter  . 

Common    sense 
per    .     .     . 


No.     Page. 

67a-h,  ii8 

77c,  132 

26ni,  50 

76a-c,  129 

12,  6 

86a-f,  142 

78a,  137 

28d,  54 

69a, 

26m, 

•    41, 


No.     Page. 


120 

79 
4 
105 
87 


•    54 

45  m 

63a,  113 

48a,  95 

69e,  119 

292.  57 

482,  1 01 

48a,     94-5 


Regents  letter 
Woodruff   .     . 

Fittings,  Card  Index 

Folding  steps     .     . 

Fountain  pen 

Furniture,  to  order 

Gelatine  Stamp  pad 

Glass  pen  cleaner 

Guard  wire     . 

Guards       .     . 

Guide  label  ink 

Guides,  Bristol 
Zinc   . 


.     46ni,  89 

46n8,  90 

48y,  100 
newspa- 

46n6,  89 
48X,     96-99 

46X,  90 

•  •    24, 

•  79a, 
.       8sa, 


26n2, 

69g> 
•  241, 

241, 

2  4g, 

.  2  4f, 
24e, 


45 

138 

141 

102 

50 
119 

45 
45 
45 
44 


44 

Gummed  labels 37g,     74 

Hammond  card  cataloger  88a,  150 
Handle,  Bracket  step  and      29a,     55 

Hektografs 8ia-b,   138 

Hinged  cover  desk  pads  26ni  50 
Holder,  Label  ....  24U,  45 
Holder,  shelf  label  .  .  29U,  58 
Ideal  fountain  pen  .       85a,   141 

Index  outfits       ....     22,   13-45 


Index,  Relative  .  . 
Subject  .  . 
Indexes,  Expansive 
Ink,  Chemical  .  . 
Ink,  stamp  .  .  . 
vents  .  .  . 
Inks,  Carter's  Library 
Inkstand,  Perfect    . 

Pen  gauge 
Journal,  Library 
King's  Nonpareil  Pen 
Label  holder       .     . 
Shelf   . 
Labels,  book       .     . 
Card  case  . 
Shelf     .      . 
Ledger  rest,  L.  B.  . 
Letter-copying  books 
File  C.  C.     . 
File,  Regents 
Lever  self-inker 
Library  binder   .     . 
chairs    . 
I  dater 

Library  Journal 

Notes    .     . 
School  access 
School  shelf  s 


12, 


12, 

48a, 


6 
6 

94 
45 
50 


26n3, 

89b,  149 
56a,  107-8 
66a-b,   116 

66e,   117 

13b, 

55a, 

24U, 

29U, 

37g, 
24V, 

37c 


10 

106 

45 
58 
74 
45 
73-4 


861,  148 

52ab   102 

.  48y,   100 

48X,   97-99 

26d,     47 

•  41,     79 

•  77>  131 
26e,     48 


15b,     10 

15a,       9 

rules     13,       7 

heet   .    13,       7 

.     .  56 

76a-c,  129-30 

.  482,    lOI 

Brass  38a,     75 

•  24!,     45 

24k,     45 
8im-n,  139-140 


shelving 
table     .     . 
Letter  file,  Amberg's 
Letters  and  numbers, 
Lock  guard  rods 
Locking  attachment 
Mimeograph .     .     . 

N.  Y.  shelf  list 31J,     64 

Newspaper  file,  Athenaeum  46ni,  89 
Atwater  46n8,  90 
Common  sense 

46n6,  89 
Notes,  Library  ....  15a,  9 
Novelty  paper  fasteners  .  89a,  149 
Numbering  stamp  .  .  .  26i2,  49 
Numbers,  brass  .  .  .  38a,  75 
printed    .     .     .       38b,     75 

Order  book 31U,     65 

sheet 3SV,     73 

slip 35U,     70 


155 


Outfits,  Card  Index 

Safe  . 

Pad  dater       .     .     . 

Gelatine  stamp 

Desk       .     .     . 

Pamflet  box,  Clacher 

case,  C.  C. 


L.  B.  file  and  48a, 


53 


envelopes .     . 

Paper,  Adhesive      .     . 

blocked    .     .     . 

fasteners      .     . 

checking 

fasteners.  Novelty 
L.  B.  Ruling 
shears  .  .  . 
Thesis  .  .  . 
weight  and  clip 
Writing  ... 
Pen  cleaner  .... 

holders.  Anti-nervous    . 
Rubber  .     .     . 
Waterman  ideal  fountain 

85a, 

Pencil  dater 26h, 

Pens,  King's  Nonpareil  .       55a, 


No.     Page. 

22,     13-45 

22,        27 

26g, 

26n2, 
64d, 

45m, 


No.     Page. 


48 
50 

"3 
86 

87 
94 
87 
76 

105 


•  58   149 
.     53   104 

89a,  149 

•  53   104 
6ia-l, 

•  53. 
.    64, 

•  53. 
69g. 


no 

105 
119 
103 
119 

65.   113 
65.   114 

141 

49 

106 

66a-b,   1 16-17 

86k,   147 

.     .    13,       8 

•       47.  92-3 


Perfect  inkstands   . 
Perfection  table  rest 
Perkins  classification 
Pigeon-hole  cases   . 
Pin,  Revolving  shelf 
Pins,  Bank     .     .     . 
Piper's  elastic  blotter 
Pocket,  Acme     . 
Pocket,  C.  C.     .     . 
Pockets,  Card     .     . 
Press  copying     .     . 
Printed  numbers  and  alfabets 

38b, 


57 
105 


29X, 

.    58, 

69a,  120 

39C1,     76 

396. 
39c, 


78 
76 


62,   111-12 


Printing  to  order    .     . 
Punches,  Conductors' 
Reading  room  chairs  . 

stand    .     .     . 

room  table  . 
Recommendation  blank 
Regents  letter  files 
Relative  Index  .     .     . 
Removal  cards  .     .     . 


6ip, 


75 
102 

1 10 

77.   ^3^-3<^ 
86e2,   146 

75-0,   128 

35".     71 
4SX,  96-99 

.    12,       6 

331117.     69 


Revolving  book  cases 
Revolving  shelf  pin 
Rods,  Lock  Guards 
Rubber  bands     .     . 
chair  tips    . 
dates,     .     . 
penholders 
Rule,  Size 
Rules,  Accession    . 
Card  catalog 
Shelf  list 
Safe  outfits    . 
Sale  duplicates 
Scrap  book,  Breed's  po 
L.  B. 
Utility 
Scrap  box,  L.  B. 
Self-inker  lever 
Serial  blanks 
Shears,  Paper 
Sheet,  Binding 

Order 
Shelf  catalog 

label  holder 
labels 
list    .     .     . 
list  binder 
list,  N.  Y. 
list  rules    . 
pin.  Revolving 
support.  Smith 
Shelving,  Library    . 
Size  card,  Cole 

rule         .     .     . 

Slip,  Binding      .     . 

Call  .... 

case,  Sloping 

Order    .     .     . 

Sale  duplicate 

trays      .     .     . 

Sloping  slip  case     . 

Smith  shelf  support 

Sponge  cups       .     . 

Spring  back  binder 

clasps      .     . 

Stamp  ink      .     .     . 

pad,  gelatine 

Stamps,  Accession 


•  73. 
29X, 

.  24i, 

57. 
29c, 

26a, 

65a,  114-15 
29S2,     57 

•  13 

•  13a 

•  13: 

.      22, 


121 

57 

45 
109 

55 
47 


35Z. 
rtfolio  44b, 

44'. 
44U, 
44a, 
26a, 

3ir. 
6 1  a, 

35y. 

35  V, 

•  3ii. 
29U, 

37a-g, 


>  7 

>  7 
7 

27 
71 
84 
82 

85 
83 
47 
64 
no 
72 

73 
62 

58 

73 


3ii,  62-64 
64 
64 

7 
57 
56 
56 
57 

57 
72 

70 

46 

70 

71 

45 
46 

56 

i'3 
88 


•  311. 

•  31J. 

•  13. 
29X, 

29m, 

29S1, 
29S2, 

35^, 

34b, 

•25a, 

35". 
35^, 
25b, 
25a, 
27  m, 
66s, 
46a, 


•    58,  109 

26n3,  50 

26n2,  50 

26i2,  49 


156 


No.     Pacre. 


Stamps,  Book  number 
Class  number 
Dating  .  .  . 
Embossing  . 
Self-inking 

Steel  eraser    .... 

Step  and  handle,  Bracket 

Steps,  Chair  .... 

Steps,  Folding   .     .     . 

Study  chairs  .... 

Subject  index     .     .     . 

Support,  L.  B.  Book    . 

Table  fastener  .  .  . 
L.  B.  Study  .  . 
Reading  room  . 
rest.  Perfection 

Thesis  Paper      .     .     . 


5° 

49 
48 

50 
48 

55 


.  26J, 

26i3, 
.  26e, 

26m, 

.    2  6f, 

63^, 
29a, 
79b,  138 
79a,  138 

77>   131-6 

.    12,       6 

28a,     52 

29z»     57 
76   129-30 

75-0  128 

86h,   147 

53>   104 


No. 


Tips,  Rubber  chair      .     .     29c, 

Tray,  Book 2ie, 

Card 23, 

Call  slip 25, 

Truck,  Book 21a 

Typewriter,  Hammond,  88a,  150-51 
Universal  binder  .  .  .  42b,  80 
Utility  scrap  book  .  .  .  44U,  85 
Van  Everen  printed  numbers  38b,     75 


Page. 

55 
12 

44 

45 
1 1 


Ventilated  eye  shade  . 
Waterman  fountain  pen 
Wire  dictionary  holder 
Guard  .... 
Wood  dummies  .  . 
Woodruff  file  holder  . 
Writing  paper     .     . 


696,  119 
85a,   141 


Zinc  guides 


86a, 
24i, 
28d, 
46X, 

53. 
2  4e, 


143 
45 
54 
90 

103 

44 


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LONDON : 
30  Wellington  St.,  Strand. 


NEW  YORK : 
838    Broadway. 


LEIPZIG  : 
Hospital  Str.   10. 


GUSTAV  E.  STECHERT, 

PoFehasing  Agent  for  Colleges  and  Libraries 

828    BROADWAY,    NEW    YORK, 
/ 

begs  to  call  attention  to  the  unequaled  facilities  possessed  by  him  for  obtaining  all  foreign 
books  and  periodicals  upon  more  economical  terms  than  any  other  house  in  America  or 
Europe. 

Employing  NO  COMMISSION  AGENTS,  lie  has  his  OWN  OFFICES  at  London  and  Leipzig,  and 
has  Open  Accounts  with  all  the  leading  publishing  houses  in  the  world. 

His  large  experience  enables  him  to  give  information  about  and  to  find  Scarce  and  rare  books  to  his 
patrons  at  most  advantageous  prices. 

From  Europe  he  receives  large  weekly  shipments,  thus  reducing,  in  favor  of  his  customers,  the  charges 
for  freight,  etc. 

Most  of  the  principal  colleges  and  libraries  already  favor  him  with  their  orders;  amongst 
them  he  is  kindly  permitted  to  mention  the  following:  — 


Adelbert  College. 

Alma  College. 

Am.  Museum  of  Natural  History, 

Amherst  College. 

Astor  Library. 

College  of  the  City  of  New  York. 

College  of  Physicians,  Phila. 

Columbia  College. 

Cornell  University, 

Enoch  Pratt  Free  Library. 

Free  Public  Library,  Newark,  N.  J, 

Haverford  College. 


Johns  Hopkins  University. 

Mercantile  Library  Association,  N.  Y. 

Miami  University. 

N.  Y.  State  Library. 

N,  Y,  Hospital  Library. 

Ohio  State  University. 

Pratt  Institute,  Brooklyn,  N,  Y, 

Public  Library,  Cincinnati,  0. 

Public  Library,  Cleveland,  0. 

Public  Library,  Minneapolis, 

Reynolds  Library. 

State  Library  of  Connecticut. 


State  University  of  Iowa. 
State  University  of  Kansas. 
State  University  of  Nebraska. 
Theol,  Seminary,  Hartford,  Conn, 
Trinity  College,  Hartford,  Conn. 
University  of  Illinois. 
University  of  Minnesota, 
University  of  Pennsylvania, 
University  of  Wisconsin, 
Wesleyan  University. 
Williams  College, 
Yale  University. 


SPECIAL      REKERENCES. 

"  Mr.  Stechert  has  for  years  furnished  this  library  with  most  of  its  periodicals  and  European  books,  and  has 
bought  for  us  many  thousand  volumes.  Mr.  Stechert's  success  is  due  to  his  constant  personal  attention  to  the 
business,  and  the  reasonable  terms  he  is  able  to  offer.  I  consider  a  New  York  agent  far  preferable  to  reliance  on 
foreign  agents  alone."  Geo.  H.   Baker,  Librarian  of  Columbia  Colle^ce,  New  York. 

"  Seven  years  ago,  in  reorganizing  the  Columbia  College  library,  I  spent  much  time  in  trving  to  discover  how 
to  get  our  foreign  books  and  periodicals  with  the  least  delay,  trouble,  and  expense.  The  result  of  the  comparison 
.of  three  methods,  viz.,  ordering  direct  from  foreign  dealers,  ordering  through  one  agent  in  London,  or  ordering 
through  one  agent  in  New  York,  showed  us  that  it  was  to  our  advantage  to  give  Mr.  .Stechert  all  our  foreign 
orders,  as  he  delivered  in  the  library  in  a  single  package  and  with  a  single  bill  at  as  low  cost  as  we  were  able,  with 
vastly  greater  trouble,  to  get  a  half  dozen  different  packages  in  differeiU  bills  from  different  places.  In  reorgan- 
izing the  New  York  State  library,  I  opened  the  whole  question  anew,  and  the  result  of  the  comparison  was  the 
same  as  before,  and  we  find  that  the  library  gets  most  for  the  time  and  money  expended  by  taking  advantage  of 
Mr.  Stechert's  long  experience,  and  the  careful  personal  attention  which  he  gives  to  our  orders." 

Mei.vxl  Dewey,  Director  of  N.  Y.  State  Library,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

"  Mr.  G.  E.  Stechert,  of  New  York,  has  served  us  with  fidelity  in  procuring  English,  French,  and  German 
books,  both  new  and  second-hand,  and  also  periodicals.  His  terms  are  more  reasonable  than  any  others  that 
have  come  to  our  notice,  while  he  has  always  guarded  our  interests  very  carefully.  We  find  it  a  great  convenience 
to  have  one  agency  in  New  York,  represented  by  branches  in  different  European  countries." 

Prof.  Arthur  H.  Palmer,  Librarian  of  Adelbert  College,  Cleveland,  O. 

"Your  methods  and  facilities  for  doing  business,  as  I  have  examined  them  here  as  well  as  at  the  Leipzig  and 
London  ends,  seem  to  me  admirably  progressive  and  thoroughly  live.  I  deal  with  vou  because  I  judge  it  for  the 
advantage  of  this  library  to  do  so.  If  I  did  not,  I  should  not.  Up  to  date  1  am  unable  to  find  a  method  which  is, 
all  things  included,  so  economical  of  time  and  money  as  dealing  through  you." 

Ernest  C.   Richakdso.v,  Librarian  of  Tlieol.  Seminary,  Hart/ord,  Conn. 

"Our  library  committee  speaks  in  the  highest  terms  of  your  services.  You  have  not  only  saved  us  many 
dollars,  but  have  shown  an  intelligent  appreciation  of  our  wants,  for  which  we  thank  you." 

A.  S.  Collins,  Act.  Librarian  of  Reynolds  Library,  RocJuster,  N.  Y. 

OUSTAV     K.     STBCHKRT, 

LONDON.  LEIPZIG.  NEW   YORK. 


65,000,000  (Sixty-five  Millions)  People  in  the  United  States. 

Do  Thev  I^How  Ho^  to   Think? 

Of  course  they  all  think  ;  but  do  they  really  think  ?  IVv  Sa)',  No —  not  without  our  two- 
page  (with  its  seven  [7]  questioner  and  six  detachable  paged)  Whertivitlia-l,  for  the  small 
round  sum  of  one  dollar.  You  may  send  for  circulars,  and  we  will  send  them  on  request. 
But  that  loses  time;  for,  after  getting  a  Wherewithal,  you  will  'Rah  for  Townsend,  its 
author,  within  a  week. 


WHAT  IS  A  WHEREWITHAL  ? 

Simply  a  Cloth  Book  8^  x  51^,  front  lid,  title,  and  direction.s  ;  back 
lid,  the  seven  words  and  their  thirty-one  definitions,  two  inside  practice 
pages,  with  the  seven  words,  and  six  illustrations,  or  pilots,  detached. 
It  is  not  a  money  pocket-book,  but  rather  a  mind  pocket-book. 

Many  a  fine  fellow  (shall  we  say  girl,  too)  goes  through  college  and 
school,  yea,  and  through  the  world,  who  knows  a  heap  of  this  and  that, 
but  who  does  n't  know  how  to  put  this  and  that  together.  Knowledge 
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cause)  is  made  good. 

It  offers  to  thirteen  million  (13,000,000)  families  in  the  United  States 
a  social  reading  or  study  circle,  a  day  or  a  night  school  in  each,  for 
every  member  therein,  and  includes  the  day  or  night  schools  (public  or 
private),  The  Church,  The  Press,  The  Railroad,  and  all  other  employ- 
ments of  brain  or  hand.  With  it,  Life  will  not  be  found  so  fleeting, 
overcoming  old  Father  Time  even,  measurably.  It  is  what  you,  dear 
reader,  want,  but  you  will  never  know  you  do  until  you  send  for  one, 
with  One  Dollar  to  purchase  it. 

Maybe  we  assert  too  much,  not  too  bold,  we  hope  ;  but  see  what  the 
Scientific  American  of  Oct.  26,  1889,  says:  "  TJicre  is  really  a  great 
deal  in  the  method  ;  its  best  proof  is  to  apply  it  to  some  subject,  etc.'' 

Where  a  family  consists  of  three  or  more  members,  and  copy  for 
each  is  ordered  in  one  order,  we  will  allow  a  discount  of  20  per  cent,  or 
5  copies  at  a  $4.00  cost ;  on  orders  of  50  or  100  copies  we  allow  a  dis- 
count of  50  per  cent,  but  single  copies  not  less  than  one  dollar. 


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of  New  Public  Libraries, 


J.  S.  Lockwood  {office  with  Library  Bureau),  146 
Franklin  street,  Boston,  7uith  jnore  than  thirty  years^  experi- 
ence, gives  special  attention  to  buying  books  for  new  public 
libraries  and  persons  setting  up  private  libraries.  He  has 
specially  prepared  manuscript  lists  of  absolutely  standard 
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latest  books,  the  whole  arranged  in  groups  and  alphabetized, 
which  libraries  and  individuals  employing  have  the  free  use  of. 
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Reuben  Hoar  Library,  Littleton,  Mass. 
Green  Bay  (  Wis.)  Public  Library. 
Webster  (Mass.)  Public  Library. 
Pratt  Lnstitute  Library,  Brooklyn,  N.    Y. 
fames  Prendergast  Free  Library,  famestown,  IV.    V. 
Ames  Free  Library,  No.  Easton,  Mass. 
Nevins  Memorial  Library,  Methuen,  Mass. 
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